tart
/tɑrt/
verb
- To make something more attractive or exciting, often in a flashy or superficial way (usually followed by 'up').
- They decided to tart up the old living room with new paint and modern furniture.
- The company tarted up its website to attract younger customers.
- She tarted up her outfit with a sparkly scarf and bold earrings.
adjective
- Having a sharp, sour, or acidic taste.
- The yogurt was pleasantly tart, with a hint of fruit.
- The green apple had a tart flavor that made my mouth pucker.
- She added a bit of sugar to the lemonade to balance its tart taste.
- Sharp or cutting in tone or manner; biting or sarcastic.
- He gave a tart remark about the quality of the service.
- The critic's tart review of the play was not well received by the actors.
- Her tart reply ended the argument immediately.
Antonyms
noun
- A small, open pastry filled with sweet or savory ingredients, often baked in a shallow pan.
- For the party, he made mini chocolate tarts topped with fresh berries.
- She served a lemon tart for dessert with a dollop of whipped cream.
- The bakery sells both fruit tarts and cheese tarts.
- An offensive term for a woman who is considered to have loose morals or who dresses or behaves in a sexually provocative way. (Note: This sense is often considered derogatory; use with caution.)
- The character in the old movie was unfairly labeled a tart by the townspeople.
- The gossip magazine used the word 'tart' to describe the actress's outfit.
- He called her a tart, which was a cruel and outdated insult.