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artsy-craftsy

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English

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Etymology

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From arts and crafts +‎ -y. Equivalent to artsy +‎ craftsy.

Adjective

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artsy-craftsy (comparative more artsy-craftsy, superlative most artsy-craftsy)

  1. (colloquial) Related to, or taking part in, arts and crafts.
    an artsy-craftsy student
  2. (colloquial, often derogatory) Crafted in an excessively decorated manner; trivial or affected in design or execution (in comparison to other artistic products).

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