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    Tart

    /tɑːrt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A small pastry shell filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
    She served a delicious lemon tart for dessert.
    A slang term for a promiscuous woman.
    The novel's main character was often labeled a tart by the townspeople.
    adjective
    Having a sharp taste or flavor; sour.
    The tart apples were perfect for making pies.
    A sharp or cutting remark.
    His tart comments during the meeting offended several team members.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French 'tarte', which means a round pastry.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tart comment
    A remark that is sharp or cutting in tone.
    tart up
    To dress something up in an ostentatious or flashy manner.
    as tart as a lemon
    Having a very sharp or acidic taste.

    Related Words

    sour
    having an acidic taste.
    sharp
    having a strong, pungent flavor.
    pastry
    a type of dough used for baked goods.

    Slang Meanings

    A woman who is sexually provocative.
    She flaunts her looks and acts like a real tart at the club.
    Something that is flashy or gaudy in appearance.
    That dress is a bit too tart for such a formal event.