Raw Definition
raw
adjective
- (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes; "natural yogurt"; "natural produce"; "raw wool"; "raw sugar"; "bales of rude cotton"
- having the surface exposed and painful; "a raw wound"
- not treated with heat to prepare it for eating
- not processed or refined; "raw sewage"
- devoid of elaboration or diminution or concealment; bare and pure; "naked ambition"; "raw fury"; "you may kill someone someday with your raw power"
- brutally unfair or harsh; "received raw treatment from his friends"; "a raw deal"
- not processed or subjected to analysis; "raw data"; "the raw cost of production"; "only the crude vital statistics"
- untempered and unrefined; "raw talent"; "raw beauty"
- hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw"
- unpleasantly cold and damp; "bleak winds of the North Atlantic"
- used of wood and furniture; "raw wood"
- lacking training or experience; "the new men were eager to fight"; "raw recruits"
- (used informally) completely unclothed
noun
- informal terms for nakedness; "in the raw"; "in the altogether"; "in his birthday suit"
"Raw" in song lyrics
See how raw is used in real songs:
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"We been going to war, for the politics and raw"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lace — Exclusive Darts -
"She'll find a man who thought he was raw"
2 Live Crew — I Can't Go for That -
"So I give it to them raw"
504 Boyz f/ Krazy, Mac — Big Toys
Words that rhyme with raw
Usage tips for "raw"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "raw" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for raw to find words that pair well.