Tart Up (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Decorate in a cheap and flashy way; "the small-town bar was all tarted up".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

• The old mansion was tarted up with gaudy decorations for the charity gala.
• She tarted up the room with sparkling furniture and flashy accessories.
• The rundown motel was tarted up with a fresh coat of paint and neon signs.
• The wedding had a tacky feel, with the reception venue all tarted up in cheap disco lights.
• They tarted up the small café with bold colors and outdated furniture to attract more customers.

Hypernyms

• Beautify
• Grace
• Adorn
• Ornament
• Embellish

Meaning ²

Dress up in a cheap and provocative way.

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Hypernyms

• Get Up
• Trick Out
• Attire
• Deck Out
• Fancy Up
• Tog Up
• Fig Up
• Rig Out
• Deck Up
• Dress Up
• Fig Out
• Gussy Up
• Trick Up
• Prink
• Tog Out