raunchy
Americanadjective
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vulgar or smutty; crude; earthy; obscene.
a raunchy joke.
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dirty; slovenly; grubby.
adjective
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openly sexual; lusty; earthy
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slovenly or untidy
Other Word Forms
- raunchily adverb
- raunchiness noun
Etymology
Origin of raunchy
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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The HBO series is one of many tones, some ribald and raunchy, some deeply introspective, all reflective of a performer who has worked extremely hard to get here.
From Los Angeles Times
What follows is a tale of corruption, Los Angeles action, narrator murder and a happily ever after — with plenty of raunchy ’90s shock humor along the way.
From Los Angeles Times
The marketing for “Babes” suggests something akin to “Bridesmaids,” the runaway 2011 hit that reminded Hollywood that raunchy comedies starring women can be hilarious and profitable.
From New York Times
Then her device’s flat staccato sounds out the raunchy rhymes of Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back.”
From New York Times
She carried herself with the ease of a beautiful woman, swinging her hips and not blushing at raunchy jokes, when the rest of us were still awkward girls.
From Salon
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