raw

raw
1. mod. inexperienced; brand new.
The raw recruit did as well as could be expected.
She’ll get better. She’s just a little raw.
2. mod. vulgar; crude; raucous; untamed.
I’ve had enough of your raw humor.
That joke was a little raw.
3. mod. [of alcoholic spirits] undiluted; neat.
No ice, please. I prefer it raw.
I’ll drink it raw—just the way it is now.
4. mod. [of alcoholic spirits] unaged; fiery and strong.
My gosh, this stuff is raw! It’ll burn a hole in me.
Give me something to drink that isn’t quite so raw.

Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions. 2015.

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