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Definition of raucousness

raucousness

/ˈrɔːkəsnəs/
rau · cous · ness
Adverb:raucously
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Adjective:raucous
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• noun

1

Noisy, disorderly, and boisterous behavior.

Example

"The tavern was known for its late-night raucousness after major sporting events."

2

The quality of making a disturbingly harsh, loud, and grating noise.

Example

"The raucousness of the crows in the treetops woke the entire neighborhood at dawn."

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• Nearby Words

ratty
raucous
raucously
raucousness
raunch
raunchily
raunchiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'raucous' and the noun suffix '-ness'. The root 'raucous' was borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin 'raucus', meaning 'hoarse' or 'harsh-sounding'.

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