Word of the Day - January 05, 2026

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RANCID

• having an unpleasant odor or taste [adj RANCIDER, RANCIDEST] : RANCIDLY [adv]
• means having an unpleasant smell or taste, and is often used to describe food that is no longer fresh.
• rank in taste or smell [adj RANCIDER, RANCIDEST]
• smelling or tasting spoiled
• usually describes something edible that has a strong and unpleasant smell or taste because it is no longer fresh.