rancid

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈrænsɪd/

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Adjective

Positive rancid

Comparative more rancid

Superlative most rancid

1. If something is rancid, it is bad smelling or tasting.

   The cheese that you left in the refrigerator is rancid.

2. If someone is rancid, they are offensive.

   His comments about you were rancid in nature.

Related words

• rancidly
• rancidification
• rancidness