Rancid(adjective)
Having an unpleasant smell or taste, especially because of being old and stale.
Hindi meaning:बासी और दुर्गंधयुक्त
Synonyms: Putrid, Rotten, Foul, Stale
Antonyms: Fresh, Fragrant, Pleasant, Aromatic
Example: The rancid butter ruined the entire dish with its bad smell.
Trick to remember: “Rancid” sounds like “Ran-sid” — jaise purana oil sid ho gaya ho, bad smell aa rahi ho = rancid.
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