artsy
pronunciation
How to pronounce artsy in British English:
UK [ˈɑːtsi]
How to pronounce artsy in American English:
US [ˈɑːrtsi]
Word Origin
- artsy (adj.)
- "pretentiously artistic," 1902, from arts (see art (n.)); originally especially artsy-craftsy, with reference to the arts and crafts movement; always more or less dismissive or pejorative; artsy-fartsy was in use by 1971.
Example
- 1. They hate your n00 bie friend 's new artsy profile picture .
- 2. There 's no need to be artsy ...... only dilettantes prefer enigmatic works .
- 3. The artsy mm embodies understated bohemian style .
- 4. Utterly bizarre , yet strangely compelling , this artsy horror film demands to be experienced .
- 5. While they might look good with your design , abstract and artsy photos aren 't going to garner much reader attention .