adjective
- having a sharp, acidic taste
- dressed or appearing in a provocative or gaudy manner
Usage: informal; potentially offensive
Examples
- The cranberries gave the sauce a tarty flavor.
- These green apples are quite tarty compared to the red ones.
- The lemonade was too tarty for the children.
- She thought the outfit looked a bit tarty for the office.
- The tarty decorations clashed with the elegant venue.
- He preferred the tarty cherries over the sweet varieties.