pickled
Americanadjective
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preserved or steeped in brine or other liquid.
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Slang. drunk; intoxicated.
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(of wood) given an antique appearance by applying and partly removing paint or by bleaching.
adjective
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preserved in a pickling liquid
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informal intoxicated; drunk
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Tai Er Pickled Fish became so popular among Hong Kong tourists in Shenzhen that, in December, it opened four locations in Hong Kong.
From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024
Pickled jalapeños offer yet another layer of tangy heat.
From Washington Times • Jul. 24, 2023
Pickled beetroot can be particularly vinegary, so it’s less versatile to buy it this way, but it is great in a sandwich.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2023
Pickled jalapenos joined the soy sauce and chili garlic at each table.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2022
Hope for you coming back from Canada, hope for me and the Pickled Onion getting along.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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