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raunchy

/ˈrɔːn.tʃi/
raun · chy
Adverb:raunchily
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• adjective

1

Earthy, vulgar, and sexually explicit or suggestive.

Example

"The comedian's late-night routine was filled with raunchy humor that was unsuitable for younger audiences."

2

North American Slovenly, dirty, or foul in appearance or smell.

Example

"After a week of camping in the rain, all of their gear was damp and raunchy."

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• Rhymes for raunchy

• Nearby Words

raunch
raunchily
raunchiness
raunchy
ravage
ravager
rave

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 1930s American military slang originally meaning 'sloppy', 'dirty', or 'careless', before shifting in the mid-20th century to mean 'sexually suggestive or vulgar'; its ultimate origin remains uncertain.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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