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arty
[ ahr-tee ]
/ ˈɑr ti /
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adjective, art·i·er, art·i·est.Informal.
characterized by a showy, pretentious, and often spurious display of artistic interest, manner, or mannerism.
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Arty.
abbreviation
Artillery.
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arty
US artsy
/ (ˈɑːtɪ) /
adjective artier or artiest
informal having an ostentatious or affected interest in or desire to imitate artists or artistic standards
Derived forms of arty
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