tartlike

English

Etymology

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