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rancid

The correct spelling is rancid.

How to pronounce rancid

adjective

IPA: /ˈɹænsɪd/

Say it like: Ran-sid

The correct spelling is rancid. Rank in taste or smell. For example: "The house was deserted, with a rancid half-eaten meal still on the dinner table."

Usage Examples

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

His remarks were rancid; everyone got up and left.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Rank in taste or smell.
  2. 2.Offensive.

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