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rank

/ɹæŋk/
adjective
  1. Strong of its kind or in character; unmitigated; virulent; thorough; utter (used of negative things).

    "rank nonsense"

  2. Strong in growth; growing with vigour or rapidity, hence, coarse or gross.

    "rank grass"

  3. Suffering from overgrowth or hypertrophy; plethoric.

Synonymscomplete, utter, pong, smelly, stinky
adverb
  1. Quickly, eagerly, impetuously.

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