Rancid
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Describing fats or oils that have spoiled and developed an unpleasant smell or taste through decomposition.
“The butter had been left unrefrigerated and turned completely rancid.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈrænsɪd/
Syllables
ran·cid
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All common tiles, 9 base points, hooks with -LY for RANCIDLY
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