raunchy

[ rawn-chee, rahn- ]
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adjective,raun·chi·er, raun·chi·est.Informal.
  1. vulgar or smutty; crude; earthy; obscene: a raunchy joke.

  2. dirty; slovenly; grubby.

Origin of raunchy

1
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; origin uncertain

Other words from raunchy

  • raun·chi·ly, adverb
  • raun·chi·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for raunchy

raunchy

/ (ˈrɔːntʃɪ) /


adjective-chier or -chiest slang
  1. openly sexual; lusty; earthy

  2. mainly US slovenly or untidy

Origin of raunchy

1
C20: of unknown origin

Derived forms of raunchy

  • raunchily, adverb
  • raunchiness, noun

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