raunchy
8 synonyms and 1 antonym for raunchy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Crude or sexually explicit in a way that can be humorous or shocking.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use raunchy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
raunchy joke
raunchy comedy
raunchy lyrics
Informal; common in casual conversation and entertainment reviews, not formal writing.
Etymology
Origin uncertain; began as U.S. military slang, possibly linked to Mexican Spanish rancho, which once carried connotations of filth or squalor.
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