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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Origin of pickled
Example Sentences
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Chamoy similarly comes from Asia through pickled plums, particularly China via the Philippines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
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
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 tend to order tartare whenever I see it, and Redbird’s version stands out: served over a crisp potato tosti with caramelized onion crema, egg jam, pickled pearl onion, and shaved marrow.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2026
While she was still a pickled onion ready to drop me off at the nearest orphan home, there were moments when I found Aunt Kitty amazing.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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