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
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