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Definition of raunch

raunch

/ɹɔːntʃ/
raunch
Adverb:raunchily
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Adjective:raunchy
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raunch Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Earthy, coarse, or sexually explicit behavior, entertainment, or humor; vulgarity or sleaziness.

Example

"The late-night comedy show relied heavily on shock value and unabashed raunch to attract younger viewers."

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• Rhymes for raunch

• Nearby Words

raucous
raucously
raucousness
raunch
raunchily
raunchiness
raunchy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 1960s as a back-formation from the American slang adjective 'raunchy', which itself emerged in the 1930s of uncertain origin.

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