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rancid in Malay

basi

/ˈɹænsɪd/

rancid in Malay: basi. In English, rancid means rank in taste or smell.

Malay words for rancid

being rank in taste or smell
basi

English meaning of rancid

  1. adjective Rank in taste or smell.
  2. adjective Offensive. Unpleasant.

Full definition of rancid

rancid in a sentence

  • The house was deserted, with a rancid half-eaten meal still on the dinner table.
  • Her remarks were rancid; everyone got up and left.

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Questions about rancid in Malay

What is the meaning of rancid in Malay?
Rancid in Malay is basi.
Apakah maksud rancid dalam bahasa Melayu?
Rancid: basi.
What does rancid mean in English?
Rancid means rank in taste or smell.

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