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Meaning of rancid

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rancid

Pronunciation:/ˈɹænsɪd/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Rank in taste or smell.

    Example: The house was deserted, with a rancid half-eaten meal still on the dinner table.

  2. Offensive.

    Example: His remarks were rancid; everyone got up and left.