pickled
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.”
When used to mean drunk, it is informal and primarily British; as a food term, it is a standard participial adjective.
“It comes from the region of Castilla-La Mancha and is usually cooked quickly and then pickled or marinated with vinegar and spices.”
“From his neatly organised fridge he pulls out the jars of pickled cabbage and shrimp salad he has prepared to take to a friend’s house for lunch later.”