n. 1 a (often in pl.) food, esp. vegetables, preserved in brine, vinegar, mustard, etc. b the liquid used for this. 2 colloq. plight (in a pickle). v. (ling) 1 preserve in or treat with pickle. 2 (as pickled adj.) slang drunk. [Low German or Dutch peke() pickmeup n. 1 tonic for the nerves etc. 2 a good experience that cheers. pickpocket n. person who steals from people’s pockets.
