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raunchy

[rawn-chee, rahn-] / ˈrɔn tʃi, ˈrɑn- /


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The investigation centered on alleged incidents that occurred between 2006 and 2013 — the peak of Brand’s Hollywood fame — and laid the groundwork for additional complaints against the raunchy comedian to come to light.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The film wasn’t poking fun at gay men, nor was it particularly raunchy.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2025

Since 2007, the comedian, actress and musician has performed as one half of Garfunkel and Oates, a raunchy comedy duo also starring Kate Micucci.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2025

The joke is mildly funny to liberal America, where no one is surprised that women can have raunchy senses of humor.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2024

When we opened the boxes up, we found a payload of raunchy, orangey red T-shirts faded out in places and with the odd ripped seam adding character.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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