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raucousmaking or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɔːkəs/

Korean meaning: 시끄럽고 거칠고 소란스러운

Korean pronunciation: **라**우커스

Example Sentences

  • The teacher couldn't control the raucous students during the pizza party.
  • My neighbor's raucous karaoke sessions last until 3 AM every weekend.
  • The raucous protests could be heard from blocks away.

raucous

ADJECTIVE

//ˈrɔːkəs//

making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

raucous concept
💡 Concept

The punk singer's raucous screaming forces the crowd to cover their ears

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raucous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

A quiet caucus becomes a raucous ruckus!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈrɔːkəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈrɔːkəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootrauc-
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Latin 'raucus' meaning hoarse or rough-sounding, likely of imitative origin reflecting harsh sounds.

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🎵Rhyme

caucusruckus
caucus
ruckus

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The teacher couldn't control the raucous students during the pizza party.

😄 Fun example

My neighbor's raucous karaoke sessions last until 3 AM every weekend.

The raucous protests could be heard from blocks away.

😄 Fun example

His raucous snoring kept the entire dormitory awake.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

boisterousrowdynoisyloudtumultuous

Antonyms

quietpeacefulserene

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