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tart
1[tahrt]
tart
2[tahrt]
noun
a small pie filled with cooked fruit or other sweetened preparation, usually having no top crust.
a covered pie containing fruit or the like.
Slang.a prostitute or sexually promiscuous woman.
verb phrase
Slangto adorn, dress, or decorate, especially in a flamboyant manner.
The old restaurant was tarted up to look like a Viennese café.
tart
1/ ɑː /
adjective
(of a flavour, food, etc) sour, acid, or astringent
cutting, sharp, or caustic
a tart remark
tart
2/ ɑː /
noun
a pastry case often having no top crust, with a sweet or savoury filling
tart
3/ ɑː /
noun
informala promiscuous woman, esp a prostitute: often a term of abuse See also tart up
Other 51Թ Forms
- tartish adjective
- tartishly adverb
- tartly adverb
- tartness noun
- ˈٲپ adverb
- ˈٲٱ adverb
- ˈٲپ adjective
- ˈٲٲԱ noun
- ˈٲٲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tart1
Origin of tart2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of tart1
Origin of tart2
Origin of tart3
Example Sentences
Taste and tweak: Add a splash more lemon if it needs brightness, or a pinch more sugar if your tomatoes are tart.
Give me tart vinegars and grassy, unctuous oils — infused with almonds, pistachios and lots of fresh, bright herbs.
“I’ve put cheddar in a chocolate mousse before, parmesan in a strawberry tart, and other renditions of what I like to call savory-sweet bakes.”
Although the juicy, vibrant red fruit is commonly featured in desserts, like buttery tarts, spritzes, chocolate mousse and chiffon cakes, it’s also exceptional in more savory dishes.
He gave his interlocutor — and the patrons of the bar who enjoyed his quips — a tart response peppered with wit.
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