1 C1 idiomatic slang
To make something sexually explicit or crude in tone or content.
"The stand-up comedian raunched out his routine in the late-night slot when families had gone home."
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raunch out
C1 slang separable transitive/intransitive
To become sexually explicit, crude, or to introduce raunchy content into something.
In plain English
To make something dirty or rude in a sexual way.
What does "raunch out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic slang
To behave in a sexually crude or explicit manner.
"After a few drinks, he always raunches out and makes everyone uncomfortable."
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Usage tip
Very informal American slang. Rarely encountered in standard written English. Used mainly in spoken, casual contexts. Can be transitive (raunch something out) or intransitive.
Words that pair with "raunch out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
comedy show party humor content performance
How to conjugate "raunch out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
raunch out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
raunches out
he/she/it
Past simple
raunched out
yesterday
Past participle
raunched out
have + pp
-ing form
raunching out
continuous
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