tart1
n.
an open pastry case containing a sweet or savoury filling.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. tarte or med. L. tarta, of unknown origin.
tart2
n.
derogatory a prostitute or promiscuous woman.
v.
(
tart oneself up)
chiefly Brit. dress or make oneself up in order to look attractive.
▸
(tart something up)
improve the appearance of something, especially in a superficial way.
Derivative
- tartily adv.
- tartiness n.
- tarty adj.
Etymology
C19: prob. an abbrev. of sweetheart.
tart3
adj.
- sharp or acid in taste.
- (of a remark or tone of voice) cutting, bitter, or sarcastic.
Derivative
Etymology
OE teart ‘harsh, severe’, of unknown origin.