English Explanatory Dictionary

arty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Inclined towards the arts.
  2. Pretending to artistic worth; high-flown.
noun
  1. Artillery.
  2. An artillery crew member.
name
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Arthur, from the Celtic languages.
  2. A diminutive of the female given name Artemis, from Greek language.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑː(ɹ)ti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-arty.wav

Word forms

arty artier artiest artsie artsy arties

Etymology

From art + -y.

Derived words

artily artiness arty-crafty arty-farty
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