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Definition of artsy

artsy

/ˈɑːrt.si/
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• adjective

1

North American Having, showing, or affecting a strong interest in the arts, often in a way that seems overly self-conscious, unconventional, or pretentious.

Example

"They spent the afternoon browsing through independent bookstores and small galleries in the artsy downtown neighborhood."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Artsy' is primarily North American (with 'arty' preferred in British English) and can carry either a playful, appreciative tone for bohemian creativity or a mildly disparaging undertone suggesting pretentiousness.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Artsy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/artsy
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