raunch

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Definitions of raunch word

noun raunch smuttiness or vulgarity; crudeness; obscenity: porno magazines and other purveyors of raunch. 1
noun raunch slovenliness; grubbiness. 1
noun raunch an earthy, raw musical style derived from blues and gospel: a singer who can go easily from raunch to rock. 1
noun raunch lack of polish or refinement; crudeness 0
noun raunch slovenliness or untidiness 0
noun raunch a raunchy quality 0

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65, Americanism; back formation from raunchy

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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