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raunchiness

raunchiness

1 8.6
The quality of being crude and openly sexual, often to make people laugh
  • noun
  • /ˈrɔːn.tʃi.nəs/
  • Offensive
translation icon : vulgaridad
  • And even if they didn't go so crazy with the "inappropriateness" of the dance when it was approved, shouldn't it be expected that the nerves of performing for a crowd of people are going to make the dancers lean more toward raunchiness than ever before?

We talked about the raunchiness of the Bible and how we can all navigate a cultural landscape that seems so divided these days.

Examples

  • The party was known for its wild atmosphere and raunchiness, making it a favorite among college students.

  • We talked about the raunchiness of the Bible and how we can all navigate a cultural landscape that seems so divided these days.

    Megyn Kelly

  • Rihanna's raunchiness makes me sick; no, it's not all for show. It's her true colors she shows, but no one gets it until something goes wrong, and everyone else gets blamed but the bitch herself!

    Blog text (3)

  • The comedian's act was full of raunchiness, leaving the audience laughing at the scandalous jokes.

  • Many movies today rely on raunchiness to attract viewers seeking adult humor and bold content.

Synonyms

vulgarity
vsraunchiness
  • NSFW
18 7.4

A lack of good taste and politeness in speech or behavior

in the key also implies sexual suggestion or lively humor beyond crudeness
lewdness
vsraunchiness
  • Offensive
4 7.9

Sexual words or actions that are rude and offensive

is livelier and often used for funny or suggestive speech
raunch
vsraunchiness
  • Offensive
1 9.7

A quality of being crude and sexually shocking

adds a lively or humorous sexual suggestiveness beyond coarse crudeness
salaciousness
vsraunchiness
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A way of acting that uses sexual words and images to shock or excite people

is wider and includes vulgar or humorous sexual content as well
gaminess
vsraunchiness
  • NSFW
1 9.5

Bold language or behavior that is slightly rude and may shock people

is more sexual or explicitly vulgar than mere boldness
sauciness
vsraunchiness
  • Informal
1 7.0

Bold playful behaviour that is a little rude

is more sexual or vulgar rather than simply cheeky playfulness
provocativeness
vsraunchiness
  • NSFW
7.9

A quality that makes people feel sexual interest

is broader and also covers coarse or playful sexual expression
bawdiness
vsraunchiness
  • NSFW
9.2

A type of indecent sexual joke or language

is broader including vulgar or suggestive styles beyond speech
ribaldry
vsraunchiness
  • Offensive
9.9

Rude funny talk or actions about sex that shock people

is more general adding coarse or suggestive actions as well
raciness
vsraunchiness
  • NSFW
8.1

A lively quality that makes jokes slightly sexual or rude

leans more toward vulgar explicitness rather than just lively tone
spiciness
vsraunchiness
  • NSFW
5.0

A bold, slightly rude style that amuses people

is stronger and often explicitly sexual rather than mildly shocking

Antonyms

decency
155 3.0

Polite, respectful behavior that follows common social rules

modesty
15 3.8

Dressing or behaving to avoid attracting attention and not show off

How Vulgar

obscenity
  • Offensive
50 7.4
vulgarity
  • NSFW
18 7.4
raunchiness
  • Offensive
1 8.6
decency
155 3.0

Surface Forms

raunchiness singular
raunchinesses plural

Morphology

raunchiness = raunchy (transparent) = raunch + y + ness

Formed by the predictable noun-forming suffix '-ness' added to the adjective 'raunchy' which itself is transparently derived from 'raunch'.

Etymology

Raunchiness comes from the informal word raunchy, which once described something 'coarse' or 'dirty' in a rough, joking way. A helpful way to remember it is to think of raunchy as like 'raw' or 'rough' speech about sex, so raunchiness is the quality of being openly sexual, vulgar, or suggestive.