adjective
- excessively tart or sour in taste
Usage: informal; commonly used in culinary contexts
Examples
- The lemonade was overtart and needed more sugar.
- These overtart berries are better suited for jam than eating fresh.
- The chef adjusted the recipe because the sauce tasted overtart.
- I found the yogurt overtart for my taste, so I added honey.
- The overtart apple cider was perfect for cooking but too sharp to drink straight.