raucous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite unpleasantly loud and harsh
    strident.
  2. adjective satellite disturbing the public peace; loud and rough
    rowdy.
    • a raucous party
    • rowdy teenagers

WordNet

Rau"cous adjective
Etymology
L. raucus.
Definitions
  1. Hoarse; harsh; rough; as, a raucous, thick tone. "His voice slightly raucous." Aytoun. -- Rau"cous*ly, adv.

Webster 1913