raunchy

adjective

raun·​chy ˈrȯn-chē How to pronounce raunchy (audio)
ˈrän-
raunchier; raunchiest
1
: slovenly, dirty
a raunchy panhandler
also : very smelly
raunchy sneakers
2
: obscene, smutty
raunchy jokes
raunchily adverb
raunchiness noun

Examples of raunchy in a Sentence

inappropriately used office e-mail for an exchange of raunchy jokes
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Its music video was just as bold, showcasing futuristic fashion and tongue-in-cheek visuals that matched the song's raunchy reputation. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025 To his point, the salon is primarily a showcase for Omar King, a neurodivergent person of color whose folksy demeanor belies his raunchy writing style. John McDermott, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2025 Eagle-eyed fans of the raunchy Peacock dating competition show have taken to social media in recent weeks to poke fun at – or level accusations in light of – editing mistakes throughout the hour-plus-long episodes in the currently airing Season 7. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 1 July 2025 The raunchy fun will begin at 10 p.m. with drinks and costumes on the patio in advance of preshow activities inside at 11:45 p.m. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for raunchy

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of raunchy was in 1937

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“Raunchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raunchy. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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