adj
Uncommon
pickled
Pickled (adj) means Preserved in vinegar or brine. Example: “Pickled eggs are a common pub snack in England.”
adj
1
Preserved in vinegar or brine.
"Pickled eggs are a common pub snack in England."
"The salad had pickled beetroot on top."
2
Very drunk (informal).
"By midnight he was thoroughly pickled."
How to use pickled
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more pickled
- Superlative
- most pickled
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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.
