Gouge out
verb
To remove something by digging or cutting into it deeply.
The artist had to gouge out a piece of the wood to create the sculpture.
Often appears as...
- gouge out a hole
- gouge out an eye
verb
To brutally or violently remove someone's eyes.
In the horror movie, the villain threatened to gouge out the hero's eyes.
Often appears as...
- threaten to gouge out
- attempt to gouge out
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To overprice or overcharge for something.
The vendors at the concert were gouging out on drinks; the prices were so high.
Often appears as...
- gouge out on prices
- gouge out on rent
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To remove something by digging or cutting into it deeply.
The artist had to gouge out a piece of the wood to create the sculpture.
Often appears as...
- gouge out a hole
- gouge out an eye
verb
To brutally or violently remove someone's eyes.
In the horror movie, the villain threatened to gouge out the hero's eyes.
Often appears as...
- threaten to gouge out
- attempt to gouge out
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To overprice or overcharge for something.
The vendors at the concert were gouging out on drinks; the prices were so high.
Often appears as...
- gouge out on prices
- gouge out on rent
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used to describe a strong physical or artistic action involving carving or hollowing out material.
I need to gouge out a space for the sink in this countertop.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Removal
Refers to removing a part deeply enough that it leaves a noticeable hole or depression.
The surgeon had to gouge out the infected tissue to stop the spread.
Pro Tip 3/3Forceful Expression
Conveys a sense of force or deliberate effort, often requiring a tool.
Use the chisel to gouge out the old grout.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used to describe a strong physical or artistic action involving carving or hollowing out material.
I need to gouge out a space for the sink in this countertop.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Removal
Refers to removing a part deeply enough that it leaves a noticeable hole or depression.
The surgeon had to gouge out the infected tissue to stop the spread.
Pro Tip 3/3Forceful Expression
Conveys a sense of force or deliberate effort, often requiring a tool.
Use the chisel to gouge out the old grout.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used to describe a strong physical or artistic action involving carving or hollowing out material.
I need to gouge out a space for the sink in this countertop.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Removal
Refers to removing a part deeply enough that it leaves a noticeable hole or depression.
The surgeon had to gouge out the infected tissue to stop the spread.
Pro Tip 3/3Forceful Expression
Conveys a sense of force or deliberate effort, often requiring a tool.
Use the chisel to gouge out the old grout.
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