I. ˈgau̇j noun
Etymology: Middle English gowge, from Middle French gouge, from Late Latin gulbia
Date: 14th century
1. : a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
2.
a. : the act of gouging
b. : a groove or cavity scooped out
3. : an excessive or improper exaction : extortion
II. transitive verb
( gouged ; goug·ing )
Date: 1570
1. : to scoop out with or as if with a gouge
2.
a. : to force out (an eye) with the thumb
b. : to thrust the thumb into the eye of
3. : to subject to extortion or undue exaction : overcharge
• goug·er noun