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raunchy

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


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He probably thinks this one is in the raunchy lineage of Dance Mania records, but it’s not nearly as committed to the bit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

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

“Spinal Tap” sent-up self-important band documentaries like “The Last Waltz”; “The Sure Thing” attempted to liberate the teen sex comedy from raunchy “Porky’s”-style copycats.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

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

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2025

How could he leave me in that raunchy bar and go off with his woman?

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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