Bahasa Melayu
tengik
English
rancid, stale-smelling, off
Having a bad, stale smell or taste, especially because of old fat or oil.
تيڠيق
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Minyak yang lama itu sudah tengik.
The old oil has gone rancid.
Makanan yang dibiarkan terlalu lama akan berbau tengik.
Food left too long will smell rancid.
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What does “rancid” mean in Malay?
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It describes food or oil with an unpleasant stale smell or taste.
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