raunchy \ˈrȯnchē, ˈrȧu-, ˈrän-, -chi\adjective (sometimes-er/-est) Etymology: origin unknown : falling below a usual or normal standard: as a.: slovenly, unkempt < refuses to serve such raunchy people as motorcyclists — Newsweek > b.: lewd, vulgar < merry musings of that raunchy old Wife of Bath — A.H.Weiler >