tartest
- superlative of tart.
Example Sentences
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The most important contributor is black screenwriter Bill Gunn, adapting a 1966 novel by Kristin Hunter, also black, but adding most of the tartest lines and characterisations himself.
From The Guardian • Oct. 4, 2012
In fact, the tartest sections of this book reflect Mr. Cheney’s frustration when things did not go his way.
From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2011
“Man of the Hour,” one of the tartest songs from the new album, came next, and Ms. Jones’s ample indignation trumped the clunky lyrics.
From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2010
Pressed to name some, the President adopted his tartest professorial tones.
From Time Magazine Archive
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This was spoken by Lady Janet in her tartest of voices, and with a steady stare at Upton, who stroked his moustaches in very palpable confusion.
From Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) by Lever, Charles James