raunchy

adjective

raun·​chy ˈrȯn-chē 

ˈrän-

raunchier; raunchiest

1

: slovenly, dirty

a raunchy panhandler

also : very smelly

raunchy sneakers

2

: obscene, smutty

raunchy jokes

raunchily

ˈrȯn-chə-lē 

ˈrän-

adverb

raunchiness

ˈrȯn-chē-nəs 

ˈrän-

noun

Synonyms

• pornographic
• obscene
• vulgar
• nasty
• dirty
• foul
• filthy

Examples of raunchy in a Sentence

inappropriately used office e-mail for an exchange of raunchy jokes

Recent Examples on the Web

In the documentary Shari & Lamb Chop, Mallory revels in the moments when her mom took Lamb Chop to a raunchy place. —Angela Andaloro, People.com, 15 July 2025

While others might have eyed the raunchy comedy as a writing sample or planned to wait to see the micro-budget version Mikalson has been directing in Kentucky, A24 jumped all over it. —Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 July 2025

Cannon is branding the show, three half-hour episodes of which are being taped tonight, as his raunchy attempt to reinvent late-night entertainment. —Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 15 July 2025

With a supporting cast that includes Nicole Byer, Liza Koshy and Charlie Day, this film promises a hilarious and raunchy ride through the awkwardness of teenage desire. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for raunchy

• bronchi
• bianchi