Usually used transitively with the particle “up”; means to decorate or dress (something or someone) in a gaudy or showy manner.
Definitions
To decorate or dress (something or someone) in a flashy, gaudy, or over-elaborate way, often with the particle “up.” They tried to tart up the old storefront with bright neon signs.
Synonyms
dress up
spruce up
gussy up
spiff up
glam up
make up