raunchy — sexually explicit or indecent in a crude way; vulgar and sexually suggestive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: sexually explicit or indecent in a crude way; vulgar and sexually suggestive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɔːntʃi/
Example Sentences
- The R-rated movie was too raunchy for family movie night.
- My grandmother accidentally walked into the raunchy comedy show and stayed for the whole performance!
- The student's raunchy dorm room hadn't been cleaned in months.
raunchy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈrɔːntʃi/]
sexually explicit or indecent in a crude way; vulgar and sexually suggestive
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Raunchy originated in early 20th-century American slang with an uncertain etymology. The word initially meant 'dirty and unkempt' before gradually acquiring the extended meaning of 'sexually explicit or crude' by the mid-20th century.
Breakdown
The precise morphological breakdown remains unclear due to its slang origins. The word may be related to dialectal or colloquial roots, but no definitive etymological components (prefix + root + suffix) can be reliably established.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The R-rated movie was too raunchy for family movie night.”
“My grandmother accidentally walked into the raunchy comedy show and stayed for the whole performance!”
“The student's raunchy dorm room hadn't been cleaned in months.”
“The pop star's raunchy music video was banned from daytime television.”
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