adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Related to, or taking part in, arts and crafts. colloquial

   "an artsy-craftsy student"

2. 2
   Crafted in an excessively decorated manner; trivial or affected in design or execution (in comparison to other artistic products). colloquial, derogatory, often

Adjective

1. 1
   pretentiously artistic; cloyingly charming wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

artsyartyarty-craftycutesyhandmadeprecious

Etymology

From arts and crafts + -y. Equivalent to artsy + craftsy.

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