raunchy

[rawn-chee, rahn-]

adjective

Informal.

raunchier, raunchiest 

1. vulgar or smutty; crude; earthy; obscene.

   a raunchy joke.

2. dirty; slovenly; grubby.

3. lecherous.

raunchy

/ ˈrɔːntʃɪ /

adjective

1. openly sexual; lusty; earthy

2. slovenly or untidy

Other Word Forms

• raunchily adverb
• raunchiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of raunchy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of raunchy¹

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

This raunchy disco track had jaws dropping across the globe upon its release, and for good reason.

From Los Angeles Times

When the two hit red carpets together after that, Kay would ask if there were any rules she had to follow, but he let her tell the raunchiest stories at will.

From Los Angeles Times

Ghislaine Maxwell was a vivacious socialite, funny, smart and very raunchy.

From Salon

She said raunchy comedian Foxx was “impressed with my experience and he always said, ‘You’re so dignified’ and ‘I need somebody dignified opposite me.’

From Los Angeles Times

The film wasn’t poking fun at gay men, nor was it particularly raunchy.

From Salon