单词 | tart |
释义 | Word Frequency tart 1(tɑːt) noun a pastry case often having no top crust, with a sweet or savoury filling Word origin C14: from Old French tarte, of uncertain origin; compare Medieval Latin tarteWord Frequency tart 2(tɑːt) adjective 1. (of a flavour, food, etc) sour, acid, or astringent 2. cutting, sharp, or caustic a tart remark Derived forms tartish (ˈtartish) adjective tartishly (ˈtartishly) adverb tartly (ˈtartly) adverb tartness (ˈtartness) noun Word origin Old English teart rough; related to Dutch tarten to defy, Middle High German traz defianceWord Frequency tart 3(tɑːt) noun informal 1. derogatory a promiscuous woman 2. old-fashioned a prostitute Derived forms tarty (ˈtarty) adjective Word origin C19: shortened from sweetheart |
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