arty-farty

art·sy-fart·sy

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Definitions of arty-farty word

adjective arty-farty If you describe someone as arty-farty, you are criticizing them for being interested in artistic ideas or activities that most people do not think are interesting or worthwhile. 3
adjective arty-farty artistic in a pretentious way 3
abbreviation ARTY-FARTY arty. 1
adjective arty-farty Self-important or self-indulgent, especially when describing an artistic project. 0

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1975-1980; rhyming compound from art1, fart, -sy

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