~ 1
■ noun an open pastry case containing a sweet or savoury filling.
Derivatives
~let noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~e or med. L. ~a , of unknown origin.
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~ 2
informal
■ noun derogatory a prostitute or promiscuous woman.
■ verb ( ~ oneself up ) chiefly Brit. dress or make oneself up in order to look attractive.
↘( ~ something up ) improve the appearance of something, especially in a superficial way.
Derivatives
~ily adverb
~iness noun
~y adjective
Origin
C19: prob. an abbrev. of sweetheart .
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~ 3
■ adjective
1》 sharp or acid in taste.
2》 (of a remark or tone of voice) cutting, bitter, or sarcastic.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
OE teart 'harsh, severe', of unknown origin.