raunchy

adjective

raun·​chy ˈrȯn-chē How to pronounce raunchy (audio)
ˈrän-
raunchier; raunchiest
1
: slovenly, dirty
a raunchy panhandler
also : very smelly
raunchy sneakers
2
: obscene, smutty
raunchy jokes
raunchily adverb
raunchiness noun

Examples of raunchy in a Sentence

inappropriately used office e-mail for an exchange of raunchy jokes
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The recurring sketch finds McKinnon often having her co-stars break by playing Colleen Rafferty, who describes her raunchy encounters with aliens while smoking a cigarette. Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025 Spanning genres and subject matters, the album plays back to front as a raunchy, raucous ride through Firstman’s unique comedy lens. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025 Delivering raunchy content with infectious energy, Byer can absolutely captivate an audience, perfectly blending the charming and bizarre. Emma Specter, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025 But throughout its six-season run, the raunchy reality series was met with criticism — especially surrounding its legality. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for raunchy

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of raunchy was in 1937

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“Raunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raunchy. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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