Meaning & Definition of word "Tart"

Tart

/tɑːrt/

1. A small pastry shell filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
- Example: She served a delicious lemon tart for dessert.
2. A slang term for a promiscuous woman.
- Example: The novel's main character was often labeled a tart by the townspeople.

1. Having a sharp taste or flavor; sour.
- Example: The tart apples were perfect for making pies.
2. A sharp or cutting remark.
- Example: His tart comments during the meeting offended several team members.

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

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.

sour:

having an acidic taste.

sharp:

having a strong, pungent flavor.

pastry:

a type of dough used for baked goods.

Meaning: A woman who is sexually provocative.

● Example Sentence: She flaunts her looks and acts like a real tart at the club.

Meaning: Something that is flashy or gaudy in appearance.

● Example Sentence: That dress is a bit too tart for such a formal event.