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 tart tart /ˈtɑːrt/

adjective

  1. () Tasting sour like a lemon  ( lemonlike , lemony , sourish , tangy , tart )
    tasting sour like a lemon
  2. Harsh  ( tart , sharp-worded , sharp )
    harsh
     Sharp criticism
    sharp criticism
     A sharp-worded exchange
    a sharp-worded exchange
     A tart remark
    a tart remark

noun

  1. [British] A pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust  ( tart [British] )
    a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust
     The apple tart at the bakery downtown is incredibly delicious.
    The apple tart at the bakery downtown is incredibly delicious.
  2. A small open pie with a fruit filling  ( tart )
    a small open pie with a fruit filling
     She enjoyed a delicious apple tart for dessert.
    She enjoyed a delicious apple tart for dessert.
  3. A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money  ( bawd , cocotte , cyprian , fancy woman , harlot , lady of pleasure , sporting lady , tart , woman of the street , prostitute , whore , working girl )
    a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
      The derogatory term "whore" is offensive and disrespectful towards sex workers.
    The derogatory term "whore" is offensive and disrespectful towards sex workers.