Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English
Rank
What does it mean?
Disgusting, foul-smelling, or generally gross.
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Is it positive or negative?
Negative.
When do you use it?
Used to describe bad smells, tastes, or even situations that feel unpleasant or repulsive.
Examples
Example 1: Those gym socks are absolutely rank, put them straight in the wash!
Example 2: The coffee at that new cafe is rank, I couldn't even finish it.
Question for you
What’s the most rank smell you can think of?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
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Rank is a strong but common word in the UK. We work on using descriptive English accurately in online English lessons with a British native speaker. For a similar vibe, see Manky. Find out more here.
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