artsy-craftsy

English

Alternative forms

arty-crafty

Etymology

arts and crafts +‎ -y

Adjective

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

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

Synonyms

(related to arts and crafts; crafted by an artisan): handmade
(crafted in an excessively decorated manner): artsy, arty, cutesy, precious

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