raucous — making 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
The punk singer's raucous screaming forces the crowd to cover their ears
A quiet caucus becomes a raucous ruckus!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'raucus' meaning hoarse or rough-sounding, likely of imitative origin reflecting harsh sounds.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“His raucous snoring kept the entire dormitory awake.”
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