Gouged

/ɡaʊdʒd/ verb

To dig out or scoop something, usually roughly or violently, creating a deep hole or groove. It can also mean to overcharge someone unfairly.

From Old French 'gouge,' likely from a Celtic or pre-Latin source. The tool called a gouge (used in woodworking) came first, and then the verb followed, describing what the tool does—cutting deep grooves.

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