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artsy-fartsy

artsy-fartsy is the alternative form of arty-farty.

Meaning of arty-farty

Adjective

arty-farty

  1. (derogatory, informal) Pretentiously artistic; self-important or self-indulgent, especially when describing an artistic project.
    • I've had enough of this arty-farty modern sculpture!

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Forms of artsy-fartsy

comparativeartsy-fartsier
superlativeartsy-fartsiest

Questions about artsy-fartsy

What is artsy-fartsy the alternative form of?
Artsy-fartsy is the alternative form of arty-farty.

Words near artsy-fartsy in the dictionary

  1. artsploitation
  2. artstyle
  3. artstyles
  4. artsy
  5. artsy-craftsy
  6. artsy-fartsy
  7. Artsyom
  8. Artsyz
  9. Artukid
  10. Artukids
  11. Artunian

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