# in the raw

> English word · Prep_phrase

## Definitions
1. Unprocessed, rough.
2. In the natural state; in real life.
3. Naked.

## Etymology
Ellipsis of in the raw state.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/in-the-raw