Synonyms of PLUCKING

verb

1. pull or pull out sharply

   • PLUCK13
   • TWEAK12

   Also: pull off, pick off.

2. sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

   • HUSTLE9
   • PLUCK13
   • ROLL4

3. rip off; ask an unreasonable price

   • OVERCHARGE19
   • SOAK8
   • SURCHARGE15
   • GAZUMP20
   • FLEECE11
   • PLUME9
   • PLUCK13
   • ROB5
   • HOOK11

4. pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

   • PLUCK13
   • PLUNK11
   • PICK12

5. strip of feathers

   • PLUCK13
   • PULL6
   • TEAR4
   • DEPLUME12
   • DISPLUME13

   Not playable in Scrabble US: DEPLUMATE.

6. look for and gather

   • PICK12
   • PLUCK13
   • CULL6