Meaning of the word raucous in English

What does raucous mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

raucous

US /ˈrɑː.kəs/
UK /ˈrɔː.kəs/
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Adjective

1.

making or constituting a loud and unpleasant noise

Example:
The crowd gave a raucous cheer.
We heard the raucous laughter from the bar.
2.

(of a person or their behavior) characterized by loud, boisterous, and disorderly conduct

Example:
The students were raucous during the football game.
The party became quite raucous as the night went on.