tart

Definitions


[tɑːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an open pastry case containing a sweet or savoury filling
(e.g: an apple tart)


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Origin:
late Middle English (denoting a savoury pie): from Old French tarte or medieval Latin tarta, of unknown origin


[tɑːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a woman who dresses or behaves in a way that is considered tasteless and sexually provocative
(e.g: she wears skirts this short all the time—she's such a tart)

- a prostitute
(e.g: the tarts were touting for trade)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: probably an abbreviation of sweetheart


[tɑːt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- dress or make oneself up in order to look attractive
(e.g: I tarted myself up for the night)

- behave in a provocative or flamboyant way (typically used of a woman)
(e.g: she tarted around the room in one of Georgie's dresses)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: probably an abbreviation of sweetheart


[tɑːt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- sharp or acid in taste
(e.g: a tart apple)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English teart ‘harsh, severe’, of unknown origin




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