raunch

[ rawnch, rahnch ]

noun

, Informal.

1. smuttiness or vulgarity; crudeness; obscenity:

   porno magazines and other purveyors of raunch.

2. slovenliness; grubbiness.
3. an earthy, raw musical style derived from blues and gospel:

   a singer who can go easily from raunch to rock.

raunch

/ rɔːntʃ /

noun

1. lack of polish or refinement; crudeness
2. slovenliness or untidiness

Word History and Origins

Origin of raunch¹

1960–65, Americanism; back formation from raunchy

Example Sentences

“Babes” has plenty of raunch, but it’s otherwise very different.

From New York Times

On his website, Majewski has called the GOP "raunch with lifetime politicians who are spineless and seek to serve themselves and the members of their exclusive 'club.'"

From Salon

Also like many genres, dembow must contend with its patriarchal past and present, but it’s too simple, too narrow-minded to reduce it to plain raunch or misogyny.

From New York Times

Britney Spears is a child of pornification, and her life story so far illuminates the power and influence of raunch culture.

From Salon

The British version of this reality series is known both for its raunch and for its role in kicking up a debate over the ethics of reality television after two former participants killed themselves.

From New York Times