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adjective
USRelating to or characteristic of a ranch.
Pronunciation
ranchy
/ˈrɑːn(t)ʃi/ /ˈran(t)ʃi/Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Los Angeles Times. From ranch + -y.
adjective
rare USBawdy, sexually indecent; earthy, dirty; = "raunchy".
Pronunciation
ranchy
/ˈrɑːn(t)ʃi/ /ˈran(t)ʃi/Origin
1950s. Apparently a variant of raunchy, perhaps by association with ranch, ranchy.
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