rancid — having an unpleasant smell or taste because of being old and stale
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an unpleasant smell or taste because of being old and stale
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrænsɪd/
Korean meaning: 썩어서 냄새나는, 산패한
Korean pronunciation: 랜-시드 (강세: 랜)
Example Sentences
- My roommate left rancid pizza in the fridge for three weeks - now it's a science experiment!
- The rancid cooking oil should be disposed of immediately for health reasons.
- Even my dog refused to eat the rancid bacon - and he eats garbage!
rancid
ADJECTIVE//ˈrænsɪd//
having an unpleasant smell or taste because of being old and stale
Spoiled milk smells terrible
The splendid dish was rancid, she said candid.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rancidus,' derived from 'rancere' meaning 'to stink' or 'to be rank.' The word entered English in the 16th century to describe foods that have spoiled and developed an unpleasant odor.
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📝Examples
“My roommate left rancid pizza in the fridge for three weeks - now it's a science experiment!”
“The rancid cooking oil should be disposed of immediately for health reasons.”
“Even my dog refused to eat the rancid bacon - and he eats garbage!”
“The chef could tell the seafood was rancid just by its smell.”
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