artsy-craftsy

[ ahrt-see-kraft-see, -krahft- ]

/ ˈɑrt siˈkræft si, -ˈkrɑft- /

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adjective Informal.

pretending to artistry and craftsmanship or to an interest in arts and crafts: an artsy-craftsy chair; an artsy-craftsy person.

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

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[ahr-tee-kraf-tee, -krahf-] /ˈɑr tiˈkræf ti, -ˈkrɑf-/ .

Origin of artsy-craftsy

First recorded in 1925–30; from arts and crafts; see artsy

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