raunchy

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving matters that are sexually explicit, vulgar, or indecent.

  - "The raunchy comedy show was not suitable for children."
  - "He wore a raunchy T-shirt with offensive slogans to the party."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with raunchy
crunchy , munchy , hunchy

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Variants

List of all variants of raunchy that leads to same result
raunchier , raunchiest , raunchily , raunchiness , raunchinesses , raunchy

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Etymology

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Originally used in the late 19th century in the context of food, meaning 'rough, unrefined, or crude'. The modern sexual connotation emerged in the mid-20th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'raunchy' is believed to have originated from the Yiddish word 'rokh', meaning 'rough'.

2. The 1970s sex comedy film 'The Raunchy Rooster' is considered a classic example of the genre.

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Related Concepts

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1. obscene: Refers to content that is offensive or indecent, often related to sex or excrement. Raunchy can be considered a milder form of obscene.

2. vulgar: Refers to content that is offensive or indecent, often related to bodily functions or sexuality. Raunchy can be considered a more explicit form of vulgar.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'raunchy' is often used to describe sexually explicit or vulgar content in various forms of media, such as movies, music, and literature. It is also used to describe behaviors or language that are considered offensive or indecent.

How to Memorize "raunchy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene from a raunchy comedy show or movie to help remember the meaning of the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'raunchy' with the idea of something crude or offensive to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the letters R-A-U-N-C-H-Y to help remember the meaning: 'Rough And Unrefined, Crude, Hilarious, Yucky'.

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