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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She added that they’re a good “blank canvas” for various flavor profiles and can carry creamy, hot and pickled sauces.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Maybe it’s a drizzle of special vinegar, a pat of cultured butter softening into gloss or a tangle of pickled vegetables with just enough bite.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
Robin van Laan, 26, took home the top prize for stamppot last year and is hoping for a repeat performance this time with his secret ingredient of pickled onions.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
There’s cabbage and brussels sprouts — cruciferous veggies that are divine pickled.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
One of the jars of pickled tongue is spoiled.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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