tart
noun · adjective · verb
Simple meaning
A small open pie with a fruit filling.
Pronunciation
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tahrtIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɑɹt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A small open pie with a fruit filling
A type of small open pie, or piece of pastry, now typically containing jelly (US) / jam (UK) or conserve, or sometimes other fillings (chocolate, custard, egg, butter, historically even meat or other savory fillings).
A melt (block of wax for use in a tart burner).
britishslang
A prostitute.
adjective
Sharp to the taste; acid; sour.
of wine
High or too high in acidity.
figuratively
Sharp; keen; severe.
verb
To practice prostitution.
To practice promiscuous sex.
To dress garishly, ostentatiously, whorishly, or sluttily.
Word at a Glance
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- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Decorate in a cheap and flashy way.
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