Meaning & Definition of Rancid in English
English⟶
Rancid
/rænsɪd/
adjective
1. (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition
- "Rancid butter"
- "Rancid bacon"
synonym:
- rancid
2. Smelling of fermentation or staleness
synonym:
- sour,
- rancid