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Meaning of raucous

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

raucous

Pronunciation:/ˈɹɔːkəs//ˈɹɔkəs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Harsh and rough-sounding.

    Example: At night, raucous sounds come from the swamp.

  2. Disorderly and boisterous.

    Example: Acts of vandalism were committed by a raucous gang of drunkards.

  3. Loud and annoying.

    Example: The new neighbors had a raucous party.