Raunch

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɹɔːntʃ/
• some accents IPA: /ˈɹɑːntʃ/
• Rhymes: -ɔːntʃ, -ɑːntʃ

Origin

Backformation of raunchy.

Full definition of raunch

Noun

1. Low class condition or content; inferiority; inadequacy.
2. Dishonorable, base, and vulgar expression.
• 2013-08-17, Bagehot, Tits, out, These days, raunch is everywhere—not only on the internet and television, but on advertising hoardings and the sides of buses. Another online campaign is aimed at sanitising the covers of sub-pornographic “lads’ mags”.
3. Socially unacceptable sexual behavior.