artsy-craftsy

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈɑːtsɪˈkrɑːftsɪ/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(ärt′sē kraft′sē, -kräft′-)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
art•sy-craft•sy  (ärt′sē kraft′sē, -kräft′-),USA pronunciation adj. [Informal.]
  1. Informal Termspretending to artistry and craftsmanship or to an interest in arts and crafts:an artsy-craftsy chair; an artsy-craftsy person.
  2. Informal Termscloyingly charming:The shop has an artsy-craftsy décor.Also, arty-crafty. 
  • 1925–30; from arts and crafts; see artsy

'artsy-craftsy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
artsy - arty-crafty

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