What does TARTY mean?

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "tarty": tarty

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: (US: /ˈtɑːrti/, UK: /ˈtɑːti/) vulgarly or tastelessly showy or provocative in dress or behavior

Origin and Usage: The word "tarty" is a colloquialism that originated in the early 20th century. It is derived from the noun "tart," which originally referred to a type of pastry but also came to be used as a derogatory term for a promiscuous woman. The adjective "tarty" is often used to describe clothing or behavior that is considered to be cheap, flashy, or sexually suggestive.

Synonyms: cheap, flashy, gaudy, showy, tasteless, vulgar

Related Words: party, start, tarts, artsy, satyr

Example Sentences:

  • She looked tarty in that short skirt and low-cut top.
  • His tarty behavior at the party was embarrassing to watch.
  • The hotel had a tarty decor that some guests found off-putting.


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