adj Uncommon

pickled

Pickled (adj) means Preserved in vinegar or brine. Example: “Pickled eggs are a common pub snack in England.”

adj

Preserved in vinegar or brine.

"Pickled eggs are a common pub snack in England."

"The salad had pickled beetroot on top."

Very drunk (informal).

"By midnight he was thoroughly pickled."

How to use pickled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPreserved in vinegar or brine — or, informally, extremely drunk.

When to use it

The "drunk" sense is informal slang.

Common pairings

pickled onions pickled herring get pickled

more pickled comparative, most pickled superlative

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_____ eggs are a common pub snack in England.

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What does “pickled” mean?

The word “pickled” means preserved in vinegar or brine. In plain terms, preserved in vinegar or brine — or, informally, extremely drunk.

How do you use “pickled” in a sentence?

Here is “pickled” used in a sentence: “Pickled eggs are a common pub snack in England.”

What part of speech is “pickled”?

“Pickled” is an adjective.

Is “pickled” a common word?

“Pickled” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “pickled” have?

“Pickled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: preserved in vinegar or brine.