Raunchy
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Raunchy ( adjective )
Indecent, vulgar, or sexually explicit; coarse and offensive.
Origin:
1960-65, americanism; origin uncertain.
Examples:
- The movie was too raunchy for my taste.
- His jokes were so raunchy that the audience was uncomfortable.
- The party was getting raunchy and we decided to leave.
- The comedian's raunchy act was not suitable for the family audience.
- The club was known for its raunchy atmosphere.
(As a noun)
Raunchy ( noun )
Indecent, vulgar, or sexually explicit; coarse and offensive.
Origin:
1960-65, americanism; origin uncertain.
Examples:
- The movie was too raunchy for my taste.
- His jokes were so raunchy that the audience was uncomfortable.
- The party was getting raunchy and we decided to leave.
- The comedian's raunchy act was not suitable for the family audience.
- The club was known for its raunchy atmosphere.