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ranzig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • off adv Away from a place, position, or reference point.
  • rancid adj Having a stale, unpleasant smell or taste, typically from fat or oil that has gone off.
  • sour adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.

Senses

ranzig is used for these senses in English:

  • off (chiefly, UK, ) Rancid, rotten, gone bad.
  • rancid (of oily or fatty food) Rank in taste or smell.
  • sour Tasting or smelling rancid.

off — full definition

  1. adv Away from a place, position, or reference point.
  2. adj Not switched on or not working; turned off.
  3. adj Cancelled or no longer happening.
  4. adj Of food or drink: spoiled or gone bad.
  5. prep Away from, detached from, or no longer touching something.

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