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RANCID

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Rancid.

Rancid - as an adjective satellite

(used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition

Example: "Rancid butter"

Smelling of fermentation or staleness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sour4

Rancid - as an adjective

Rank in taste or smell.

Example: "The house was deserted, with a rancid half-eaten meal still on the dinner table."

Offensive.

Example: "His remarks were rancid; everyone got up and left."

Example Sentences

"The rancid smell of spoiled milk filled the kitchen."
"I couldn't eat the rancid meat; it had gone bad."
"The restaurant served us rancid butter with the bread."
"My roommate left a rancid pizza slice in the fridge for weeks."
"The garbage can emitted a rancid odor that made me gag."
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Word Game Points

Is RANCID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rancid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RANCID has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RANCID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rancid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RANCID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is RANCID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rancid is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RANCID has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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