pickled
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɪkəɫd// UK //pˈɪkəld// pick·led
adj. preserved in vinegar or salt water to keep it fresh and give it a sour taste. In casual British English, it can also mean being very drunk.
adj. preserved in brine or vinegar; in British slang, describes a state of extreme alcohol intoxication. Often used predicatively when referring to intoxication.
I love eating pickled onions with my cheese sandwich.
The chef served a side of pickled ginger to cleanse the palate between the different courses of sushi.
After the wedding reception ended, several of the older guests looked quite pickled and had to be helped into their taxis by the hotel staff.
Usage
When used to mean drunk, it is informal and primarily British; as a food term, it is a standard participial adjective.