tart
noun
[ tɑːt ]
• an open pastry case containing a sweet or savoury filling.
• "an apple tart"
Origin:
late Middle English (denoting a savoury pie): from Old French tarte or medieval Latin tarta, of unknown origin.
tart
noun
• a woman who dresses or behaves in a way that is considered tasteless and sexually provocative.
• "she wears skirts this short all the time—she's such a tart"
tart
verb
• dress or make oneself up in order to look attractive.
• "I tarted myself up for the night"
Similar:
dress oneself up,
make oneself up,
smarten oneself up,
preen oneself,
beautify oneself,
groom oneself,
doll oneself up,
titivate oneself,
• behave in a provocative or flamboyant way (typically used of a woman).
• "she tarted around the room in one of Georgie's dresses"
Origin:
mid 19th century: probably an abbreviation of sweetheart.
tart
adjective
• sharp or acid in taste.
• "a tart apple"
Similar:
sour,
sharp,
sharp-tasting,
tangy,
bitter,
acid,
acidic,
zesty,
piquant,
pungent,
strong,
harsh,
unsweetened,
vinegary,
lemony,
citrus,
burning,
acrid,
acetic,
acidulous,
acetous,
Origin:
Old English teart ‘harsh, severe’, of unknown origin.
