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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Change the herbs accordingly: chives and parsley are excellent with giardiniera, while Mexican-style pickled carrots practically beg for cilantro and oregano.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
"We have ham, pickled garlic, tahini, and stinky tofu and liquor. Just below my office is a shop whose speciality is vodka, foie gras and apple in one scoop," says Yan.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
For this cold noodle dish from Gu Grocery, blend toasted sesame seeds with soy sauce, rice vinegar, pickled mustard greens, and orange zest and juice for maximum flavor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The Order: The open-face bagel sandwich with whitefish salad, mustard, pickled peppers and dill combines classic flavors with contemporary style.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
I stuffed more kebab into my mouth, some yogurt mixed with rice, and a pickled cauliflower, and used the basil to shove it all in with my fingers.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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