Usually used transitively with the particle “up”; means to decorate or dress (something or someone) in a gaudy or showy manner.
Traductions
bariolerSouvent péjoratif, pour un effet voyant ou de mauvais goût. They tried to tart up the old storefront with bright neon signs.
Ils ont essayé de barioler la vieille vitrine avec des enseignes au néon criardes.
Définitions
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.
Synonymes
dress up
spruce up
gussy up
spiff up
glam up
make up