Rancid Definition & Meaning
rancid
- adjective
- (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition; "rancid butter"; "rancid bacon"
- smelling of fermentation or staleness
"Rancid" in song lyrics
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"Why come out when the game is rancid"
4th Pyramid — War With Orcs -
"Claimin that they fresh, they spit breath that's rancid"
The High and Mighty (presents) — E=MC^2 -
"Never settle for standard, not a punk like Rancid"
Ivan Ives f/ Cappadonna — Honor
Words that rhyme with rancid
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- What does rancid mean?
- (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition; "rancid butter"; "rancid bacon" smelling of fermentation or staleness
- What part of speech is rancid?
- Rancid is an adjective.
- How many definitions does rancid have?
- Rancid has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).