1. having a rough, unpolished, or gritty quality
Usage: informal
2. sexually explicit or suggestive in a crude way
Usage: informal; vulgar

Examples

• The band’s raunchy sound appealed to fans of garage rock.
• His raunchy sense of humor wasn’t appropriate for the workplace.
• The comedian’s raunchy jokes made some audience members uncomfortable.
• She preferred the raunchy blues clubs over the polished concert halls.
• The movie was rated R for its raunchy content.
• The raunchy lyrics were censored on the radio version.