Definition of "tart" in англійська

adjective

1. Sharp to the taste; acid; sour.

   • I ate a very tart apple.

2. (of wine) High or too high in acidity.

3. (figuratively) Sharp; keen; severe.

   • He gave me a very tart reply.

noun

1. 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).

2. A melt (block of wax for use in a tart burner).

noun

1. (British, slang) A prostitute.

2. (slang, derogatory, by extension) Any woman with loose sexual morals.

verb

1. To practice prostitution.

2. To practice promiscuous sex.

3. To dress garishly, ostentatiously, whorishly, or sluttily.