tartlike

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English

Etymology

From tart +‎ -like.

Adjective

tartlike (comparative more tartlike, superlative most tartlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a tart (confection).
    • 2005, Nancy Baggett, The All-American Dessert Book:
      The custom of preparing rich, tartlike cheesecakes with eggs, mild fresh cheese, lemon, and often raisins or currants dates back centuries in Europe.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of a tart (prostitute or loose woman).
    • 2008, Ashley Herzog, Feminism Vs. Women:
      We're talking about a workplace where any young woman with a sufficiently tartlike demeanor could reportedly enjoy the President's precious affections