Oxford Dictionary English

    tart

    adjective
    adjective
    BrE BrE//ˈtɑːtli//
    ; NAmE NAmE//ˈtɑːrtli//
    Describing unpleasant traits, Taste of food
    Add to my wordlist
    jump to other results
  1. 1having a sour taste that may be pleasant or unpleasant tart apples Wordfindertastebitter, bland, hot, pungent, savoury, sour, spicy, sweet, tart, taste See related entries: Taste of food
  2. 2[usually before noun] (of remarks, etc.) quick and unkind synonym sharp a tart reply See related entries: Describing unpleasant traits
    3.  Word Originadjective Old English teart ‘harsh, severe’, of unknown origin.
See tart in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
Check pronunciation: tart
oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com