verb
- dressed up or decorated in a gaudy or excessive manner
Usage: informal; often used with ‘up’
Examples
- She tarted herself up for the party with bright makeup and flashy jewelry.
- The old building was tarted up with neon signs and colorful paint.
- He tarted up his car with chrome accessories and racing stripes.
- The restaurant was tarted up to attract more customers.
- They tarted up the storefront with glittery decorations.
- She felt uncomfortable after tarting herself up so much.