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touristy

[too r-i-stee]
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adjective
  1. pertaining to or characteristic of tourists: a touristy attitude.
  2. appealing to or frequented by tourists: a touristy restaurant near the Eiffel Tower.
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Origin of touristy

First recorded in 1905–10; tourist + -y1
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  • That meant going as touristy as possible—something overpriced and kitschy.

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    Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for touristy

touristy

adjective
  1. informal, often derogatory abounding in or designed for tourists
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