Wiktionary:Word of the day/May 27

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gouge v

(transitive) To make a groove, hole, or mark in by scooping with or as if with a gouge. (transitive) To cheat or impose upon; in particular, to charge an unfairly or unreasonably high price. (transitive, intransitive) To dig or scoop (something) out with or as if with a gouge; in particular, to use a thumb to push or try to push the eye (of a person) out of its socket. (intransitive) To use a gouge.

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