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 of raunchy

• 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

Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky As a longtime friend of the radio host, Kelly Ripa's leading man officiated the 2008 ceremony, which also included a performance by Billy Joel and a raunchy roast delivered by Chevy Chase. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

The comedian was met with a standing ovation and the set was filled with his signature raunchy material. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

Scary Movie released in theaters on Friday, treating fans after a long hiatus to classically raunchy, Wayans-style send-ups of films like Get Out, Sinners, and M3GAN, all of which were glimpsed in teasers and trailers leading up to the premiere. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026

Guests are encouraged to show up on time, as the event starts promptly, and to consider their seats thoughtfully, as this is more of a listening experience than a raunchy night on the town. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for raunchy

• bronchi
• bianchi