Tart up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtɑɹt/ /ˈəp

TART-uhp

UK

tˈɑːt/ /ˈʌp

TAHT-up

Definition

To decorate or dress someone or something in a very showy, flashy, or exaggerated way, often making it look less tasteful.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often critical; suggests making something look too flashy or even gaudy. Common with people ('tart up for a party') or places ('tart up the shop'). Can sound judgmental, so use carefully.

• Spanish: arreglar (de forma llamativa) - embellecer (de forma exagerada)
• Portuguese (BR): enfeitar (de modo chamativo) - adornar (exageradamente)
• Portuguese (PT): embelezar (de forma exagerada) - enfeitar (de maneira vistosa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 打扮得花哨 - 装饰得很俗艳
• Chinese (Traditional): 打扮得花俏 - 裝飾得很俗氣
• Hindi: बहुत सजाना (चमकीले ढंग से)
• Arabic: تزخرف بشكل مبالغ فيه - تزيين بطريقة مبالغ فيها
• Bengali: জাঁকজমক করা - অতিরঞ্জিতভাবে সাজানো
• Russian: разукрасить - приукрасить (чрезмерно)
• Japanese: 派手に飾り立てる - 派手に着飾る
• Vietnamese: trang trí lòe loẹt - làm quá lên
• Korean: 화려하게 꾸미다 - 지나치게 치장하다
• Turkish: gösterişli şekilde süslemek - abartılı şekilde donatmak
• Urdu: ضرورت سے زیادہ سجانا - نمائش کے ساتھ آراستہ کرنا
• Indonesian: mendandani berlebihan - mendekorasi secara mencolok

Example Sentences

She likes to tart up her room with colorful lights.

basic

They tarted up the old building before the festival.

basic

He tarted up his car with shiny rims.

basic

Why did you tart up your website with so many pop-ups?

natural

The marketing team tarted up the commercial, but it still didn’t work.

natural

She really didn’t need to tart up for a casual dinner.

natural