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Rancid

Definition

Adjective

1. (of food or oil) Smelling or tasting unpleasant due to the decomposition of fats or oils.
2. Offensive or unpleasant in smell or taste.
3. (figuratively) Offensive or unpleasant in character or behavior.

Examples

Sense 1:

• The rancid butter had a putrid smell, indicating it was no longer suitable for consumption.
• The restaurant had to discard the rancid cooking oil after it went bad.

Sense 2:

• As soon as I opened the fridge, a strong and rancid odor hit my nose.
• The milk had turned rancid, making it undrinkable.

Sense 3:

• His rancid remarks towards his colleagues made the working environment unbearable.
• She distanced herself from her rancid ex-boyfriend due to his abusive behavior.

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