Really tipsy

PICKLED

Think of a word for preserved vegetables that also describes someone who's had too much to drink.

"Really tipsy" hints at being drunk, but "pickled" is a playful way to describe that state—like how food is preserved in alcohol. The word also ties into the idea of being soaked or steeped, much like someone who's had too much to drink. It’s a lighthearted, slightly old-fashioned term that fits the clue’s tone.