Having the character or appearance of a harlot (harlot, n. 2b); resembling that of a harlot; sexually provocative or promiscuous, tarty.

Of the nature of or characteristic of a harlot (harlot, n. 2b); wanton, sexually promiscuous; impure, debased. Now rare.

relating to or characteristic of a quean.

Esp. of a woman or a woman's behaviour, clothing, etc.: sexually promiscuous or provocative, esp. in a manner regarded as vulgar or distasteful. Cf…

Resembling or suggestive of a ‘tart’, or woman of immoral character; cheap, gaudy. Occasionally absol. as n.

= tarty, adj. (and n.)