English · Phrasal verb Attested 18+

tart up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To dress so as to be more sexually attractive, especially with make-up and revealing clothing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trang điểm để quyến rũ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To dress garishly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trang điểm lòe loẹt

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To modify or repackage a product, service, or idea to make it more attractive or easier to sell.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đổi mới hoặc tái包装 để hấp dẫn hơn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “tart up” mean?

To dress so as to be more sexually attractive, especially with make-up and revealing clothing.

Is “tart up” formal or informal?

tart up is generally informal.