artsy-craftsy

[ ahrt-see-kraft-see, -krahft- ]
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adjectiveInformal.
  1. pretending to artistry and craftsmanship or to an interest in arts and crafts: an artsy-craftsy chair; an artsy-craftsy person.

  2. cloyingly charming: The shop has an artsy-craftsy décor.

Origin of artsy-craftsy

1
First recorded in 1925–30; from arts and crafts; see artsy
  • Also art·y-craft·y [ahr-tee-kraf-tee, -krahf-] /ˈɑr tiˈkræf ti, -ˈkrɑf-/ .

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