pickled
|pick/led|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈpɪkəld/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɪkld/
(pickle)
preserved cucumber; tricky situation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pickle' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'pekel,' where 'pekel' meant 'brine.'
Historical Evolution
'pekel' transformed into the English word 'pickle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pickled' through adjectival use.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'preserved in brine,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'intoxicated' in informal contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
preserved in vinegar or brine.
The pickled cucumbers were a hit at the party.
Synonyms
Adjective 2
intoxicated or drunk (informal).
He was so pickled he couldn't remember the night.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/02 21:30