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raucous

1 of 1adjective
/ˈrɔkəs/
Forms:more raucous,most raucous
1

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

C2
  • The raucous laughter from the party next door kept her awake all night.
  • The band's performance was raucous, with blaring guitars and shouting vocals.
  • The children's raucous shouting echoed through the playground, disrupting the peace of the neighborhood.
  • The raucous noise of the city streets made it difficult to have a conversation outside.
  • Despite the raucous cheers from the crowd, the team lost the game.
2

marked by wild and disorderly conduct

  • The raucous crowd surged forward, ignoring the barriers.
  • A raucous brawl broke out in the pub after the match.
  • Their raucous celebration spilled into the streets.
  • The party became raucous as the night wore on.
  • He was kicked out for his raucous behavior at the wedding reception.
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