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raunchy

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɹɔntʃi// UK //ɹˈɔːntʃi// raunchy

adj. suggesting sex in a way that is not polite or suitable for everyone. You use this to describe jokes, movies, or music that are very sexual and might make some people feel uncomfortable.

adj. suggestive of sexual activity in a crude or vulgar manner. Often used to describe media or humor that is considered inappropriate for a general audience.


SIMPLE

The movie is very raunchy and not suitable for children.

CONTEXTUAL

The comedian's new stand-up routine is quite raunchy, focusing on explicit sexual themes that some find offensive.

COMPLEX

While the film's plot is technically sophisticated, its raunchy dialogue and frequent sexual innuendo have led to its classification as a restricted release in several jurisdictions.

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Origin

Of unknown etymology. Originally U.S. Army Air Corps slang; origins among cadets in Texas suggest a possible connection to Mexican Spanish rancho (see ranch), which had connotations of animal filth by 1864.

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