getting one's way by complaining; profiting from grumbling
Colloquial noun describing the act of gaining an advantage or concession by persistently complaining, whining, or taking a hard line. Often used in contexts like negotiations, customer complaints, or personal relationships.
That customer is complaining on purpose, aiming to get what they want by grumbling.
The company announced a policy of not tolerating profiting by holding out.
Katakana variant, often used for emphasis or in informal writing.
Compound of ごね (continuative form of ごねる 'to grumble, complain') + 得 (とく 'profit, gain'). The reading どく is a rendaku form of とく.