According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.
RAUCOUS
raucous, strident
(adjective) unpleasantly loud and harsh
raucous, rowdy
(adjective) disturbing the public peace; loud and rough; “a raucous party”; “rowdy teenagers”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
raucous (comparative more raucous, superlative most raucous)
Harsh and rough-sounding.
Disorderly and boisterous.
Loud and annoying.
Synonyms
• (disorderly and boisterous): rowdy
Source: Wiktionary
Rau"cous, a. Etym: [L. raucus.]
Definition: Hoarse; harsh; rough; as, a raucous, thick tone. "His voice slightly raucous." Aytoun.
– Rau"cous*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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