raunchy

/ˈɹɔːnt͡ʃi/adj
Middle School
1

Smutty; indecent.

2

Lecherous.

3

Sexually seductive.

4

Very low-class; inferior; inadequate.

5

With dishonorable, base and vulgar expression.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing