/ˈrɔːsɪti/ RAO-si-tee

Definitions

1. noun

loud and harsh noise, especially of birds or animals; a noisy, tumultuous atmosphere

“The raucity of the city’s streets at night made it difficult to sleep.”

2. noun

a quality of being loud, harsh, and unpleasant

“The raucity of her voice was a trait she inherited from her grandmother.”