gouger en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɡaʊd͡ʒ.ɚ/ (General-American)
- /ˈɡaʊdʒ.ə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Etymology tree English gouge Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English gouger From gouge + -er.
Meanings
- Someone who gouges.
- (Ireland, slang) A thug or lout.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gougers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |