Raunchy Meaning in English
word
ˈɹɔntʃi
RAWN-chee
ɹˈɔːntʃi
RAWN-chee
Definition
Describes something, often humor or content, that is sexually explicit, vulgar, or rude in a way considered offensive or inappropriate by some people.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes offensive; commonly used to describe jokes, movies, or behavior with sexual or crude content. Avoid using in formal situations. Not the same as 'funny' or 'silly'—implies sexual vulgarity.
Spanish: subido de tono - picante - vulgarPortuguese (BR): picante - vulgar - indecentePortuguese (PT): picante - ordinário - indecenteChinese (Simplified): 淫秽的 - 下流的 - 猥亵的Chinese (Traditional): 淫穢的 - 下流的 - 猥褻的Hindi: अश्लील - गंदाArabic: فاحش - بذيء - فاجرBengali: অশ্লীল - কুরুচিপূর্ণ - খারাপ স্বাদেরRussian: пошлый - вульгарныйJapanese: 下品な - 露骨な（性的）Vietnamese: tục tĩu - thô tục - khiêu dâmKorean: 음탕한 - 저속한Turkish: müstehcen - açık saçık - kabaUrdu: فحش - بیہودہIndonesian: jorok - cabul - vulgar
Example Sentences
That movie had some raunchy jokes.
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He told a raunchy story at the party.
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She avoids raunchy TV shows.
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Some comedians use really raunchy humor to get laughs.
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The nightclub had a raunchy atmosphere last night.
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Her stand-up routine was a bit too raunchy for some people in the audience.
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