tarty

adjective

ˈtär-(ˌ)tē 

tartier; tartiest

informal + disapproving

: boldly sexy in a way that is considered vulgar or immodest

—usually used of a woman or her clothing, makeup, etc.

… unabashedly tarty high heels.

—Elle

Her creations have inspired great loyalty. "They make you look sexy without feeling tarty," says [actress Catherine] Oxenberg.

—Bonnie Johnson

Examples of tarty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some fruits can lack freshness and become less sweet or tarty under stress. —Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 23 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

tart entry 2

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above