noun
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.
あの客はごね得を狙って、わざと文句を言っている。
That customer is complaining on purpose, aiming to get what they want by grumbling.
ごね得は許さないという方針を会社が打ち出した。
The company announced a policy of not tolerating profiting by holding out.
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.