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Definition of raucous

raucous

/ˈrɔː.kəs/
rau · cous
Adverb:raucously
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raucous Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.

Example

"A flock of crows let out raucous cries from the top of the oak tree."

2

Boisterous, disorderly, and rowdy in behavior.

Example

"The celebration turned into a raucous party that kept the neighbors awake past midnight."

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• Rhymes for raucous

• Nearby Words

rattly
rattrap
ratty
raucous
raucously
raucousness
raunch

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin raucus ('hoarse, harsh-sounding'), combined with the English adjective suffix -ous.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Raucous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/raucous
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