What does gouge mean?
1 : to scoop out with or as if with a gouge (see gouge entry 1 sense 1) 2a : to force out (an eye) with the thumb. b : to thrust the thumb into the eye of. 3 : to make (someone) pay too much for something : overcharge.
How do you pronounce gouge?
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How do you say Przemyslaw phonetically?
Is Przemyslaw male or female?
Przemysław (Polish pronunciation: [pʂɛˈmɨswaf]) is a Polish Slavic given name, meaning someone who is clever or ingenious.
Przemysław.
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Slavic (Polish) |
| Derivation | przemyślny (clever) sława (glory, fame) |
| Meaning | clever, intelligent |
How do you pronounce Joaquin phonetically?
Actual pronunciation: wa-KEEN Phoenix. Fun fact: for his first four years of life, Joaquin was known by his proper family name of Bottom. Then perhaps someone noticed his name sounded like Whackin’ Bottom, and the family renamed themselves Phoenix.
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