adj
rancid
RAN-sihd
adj
1
Having a stale, unpleasant smell or taste, typically from fat or oil that has gone off.
"The butter had gone rancid after sitting out too long."
"A rancid smell drifted from the old fridge."
How to Use Rancid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes food, especially fats and oils, that has spoiled and smells or tastes off.
Common pairings
rancid butter
rancid oil
go rancid
Word Forms
more rancid comparative, most rancid superlative
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Etymology
From Latin rancidus, "stinking" or "rank."