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raunch

/ˈɹɑːntʃ/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or characterized by coarse, vulgar, or explicit content.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with raunch
dank , rank , hank , blank
Variants
List of all variants of raunch that leads to same result
raunch , raunches
Etymology
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Originally a Scottish word, raunch comes from the Old Norse word rauk meaning rough or harsh.


Trivia
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  1. The term raunchy was popularized in the 1960s by the film and music industry.

  2. Raunchy content is often used to shock or offend audiences, and can be considered taboo or controversial.


Related Concepts
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  1. obscene: Obscene content is similar to raunchy content, but it is considered to be more offensive and explicit.

  2. vulgar: Vulgar content is also similar to raunchy content, but it can refer to content that is considered to be crude or common, not just explicit.


Culture
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In literature, raunchy themes and language can be found in various genres, including erotica and comedy. In music, raunchy lyrics are often used in rock and roll and hip hop genres.

How to Memorize "raunch"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a scene or situation that is described as raunchy, such as a rowdy party or a graphic sex scene.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word raunch with roughness or harshness to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: Rough And Unpleasant Noises Can Hurt.


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