Definition of RAUCOUS

raucous

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • unpleasantly loud and harsh
  • disturbing the public peace; loud and rough
    • "a raucous party"

Adj

  • Harsh and rough-sounding.
  • Disorderly and boisterous.
  • Loud and annoying.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin raucus (“hoarse, husky, raucous”).

Synonyms

rowdy, strident

Scrabble Score: 9

raucous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
raucous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
raucous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

raucous is a valid Words With Friends word