raunchy

adjective

raun·chy ˈrȯn-chē

ˈrän-

raunchier; raunchiest

Synonyms of raunchy next

: slovenly, dirty

a raunchy panhandler

also : very smelly

raunchy sneakers

: obscene, smutty

raunchy jokes

raunchily

ˈrȯn-chə-lē

ˈrän-

adverb

raunchiness

ˈrȯn-chē-nəs

ˈrän-

noun

Examples of raunchy in a Sentence

inappropriately used office e-mail for an exchange of raunchy jokes

Recent Examples on the Web Director George Roy Hill’s wry, raunchy comedy wasn’t a huge success upon its release, but its reputation has been rightfully redeemed in recent years. —

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 30 July 2024 The wild, raunchy comedy follows three lifelong friends, played by Ralph, Susan Sarandon, and Megan Mullally, who travel to Key West to be bridesmaids in a surprise wedding of their college girlfriend, Marilyn (Bette Midler). —

Lauren Huff, EW.com, 28 July 2024 Siwa has spoken openly about taking inspiration from Cyrus' career, specifically her pivot from Disney Channel star to raunchy pop singer. —

Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024 Just sit back and enjoy the meta and raunchy comedy. —

Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for raunchy

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