price-gouging

Translations

price-gougingnoun
Usually uncountable; refers to the practice or act of charging excessively high prices, especially in emergencies.
price-gouginggerund / present participle
Used attributively to describe prices, charges, laws, or practices involving excessive pricing; no comparative or superlative forms.

Definitions

price-gougingnoun
the practice of charging excessively high prices for goods or services, especially during an emergency or shortage
The company was accused of price-gouging after the hurricane.
price-gouginggerund / present participle
charging or involving excessively high prices, especially during an emergency or shortage
The state introduced price-gouging laws to protect consumers.