raunchy

CEFRC1

/ˈɹɔːn(t)ʃi/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Sexually direct and often offensively informal.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Sexually seductive.

Examples

  • He has a very raunchy sense of humor that is not for everyone.

  • The book was criticized for its unnecessary and raunchy content.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Smutty; indecent.

  2. Very low-class; inferior; inadequate.

  3. With dishonorable, base and vulgar expression.

More examples

In context

  • The film was criticized for its raunchy humor and dialogue.

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Origin

adjective

Of unknown etymology. Originally U.S. Army Air Corps slang; origins among cadets in Texas suggest a possible connection to Mexican Spanish rancho (see ranch), which had connotations of animal filth by 1864.