tart tart /ˈtɑːrt/

adjective

1. () Tasting sour like a lemon  ( lemonlike , lemony , sourish , tangy , tart )
   tasting sour like a lemon
   
2. Harsh  ( tart , sharp-worded , sharp )
   harsh
    Sharp criticism
   sharp criticism
    A sharp-worded exchange
   a sharp-worded exchange
    A tart remark
   a tart remark
   

noun

1. [British] A pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust  ( tart [British] )
   a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust
    The apple tart at the bakery downtown is incredibly delicious.
   The apple tart at the bakery downtown is incredibly delicious.
   
   
2. A small open pie with a fruit filling  ( tart )
   a small open pie with a fruit filling
    She enjoyed a delicious apple tart for dessert.
   She enjoyed a delicious apple tart for dessert.
   
   
3. A woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money  ( bawd , cocotte , cyprian , fancy woman , harlot , lady of pleasure , sporting lady , tart , woman of the street , prostitute , whore , working girl )
   a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
     The derogatory term "whore" is offensive and disrespectful towards sex workers.
   The derogatory term "whore" is offensive and disrespectful towards sex workers.