Meaning & use
Tarty
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British informal for dressed or behaving in a way considered cheaply or provocatively sexual.
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The costume designer wanted the outfit to look glamorous, not tarty.
She thought the sequined dress looked a bit tarty for a work event.
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Derived from "tart," an informal British term for a promiscuous woman; the adjective is often used in casual commentary on clothing or style.
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