Definition of tart

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tart ¹    (tärt) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:
tart·er , tart·est

1. Having a sharp pungent taste; sour. See Synonyms at sour.
2. Sharp or bitter in tone or meaning; cutting.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English teart, severe; see der- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
tartly (Adverb), tartness (Noun)

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