godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Colloquial verb for charging an unfairly high price, often in a pushy or dishonest way. Common in contexts like tourist traps or shady businesses.
観光客だと分かると、あの店は平気でぼったくる。
That shop will brazenly rip you off if they know you're a tourist.
タクシーにぼったくられて、いつもの倍の料金を取られた。
I got ripped off by a taxi and was charged double the usual fare.