Trying too hard to be artistic; an overly strong interest in appearing to be aesthetically aware.
From a lyrical marriage of the words "art" (creative or imaginative activity such as painting or poetry) and "fart" (expelling gas). The implication is that the art (or person) in question is no more than a glorified fart.
From a lyrical marriage of the words "art" (creative or imaginative activity such as painting or poetry) and "fart" (expelling gas). The implication is that the art (or person) in question is no more than a glorified fart.
I don't like his paintings - they're a little bit too artsy fartsy.
by VAKI5 May 10, 2005
An adjective describing subjects considered to be in the fine arts.
An adjective describing a person who participates in the arts.
An adjective describing a person who participates in the arts.
Technical colleges are best because you don't have to take the unrealated artsy-fartsy classes.
Most of the kids in the drama class are too artsy-farty for my taste.
Most of the kids in the drama class are too artsy-farty for my taste.
by DJP August 23, 2003
Also a word used to denigrate or diminish another person's creations. Assuming your judgement is qualified to rate the quality of another's work. Usually used by uncreative dorks.
by oldcodgerette August 25, 2022
by Jordija April 2, 2004
A really nerdy piece of art. Usually liked by confused poetic girls in their 20's. May contain polka-dots and ramdomly arranged colors.
Look at that pair of artsy fartsy reading glasses!
The thick pink ones with black polka-dots?
Yeah, those!
The thick pink ones with black polka-dots?
Yeah, those!
by NateAbel May 10, 2005
when you fart under the blanket to get rid of the smell of your best friend and her ex-boyfriend's make up sex
Hannah: Laura! Your artsy fartsy reaks! Get that shit outta here!
Laura: Hannah! I'm just trying to get rid of the scent of your vag and his penis, united!
Laura: Hannah! I'm just trying to get rid of the scent of your vag and his penis, united!
by fucking wizard March 4, 2011