An adjective describing that which is flaky, pretentious or superficial, specifically in relation to art and culture; can either denote an artistic object or a person (i.e. one practicing or claiming to practice an art form). Originally used homophobically, in which sense it is synonymous with art fag.
I don't understand what my son does, it's so artsy-fartsy.
or
Ken called himself a painter just because he was the artsy-fartsy one in highschool.
or
Ken called himself a painter just because he was the artsy-fartsy one in highschool.
by E.L. Symons March 29, 2006
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 02, 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
1. "Jeff is so artsy-fartsy. Give him my Gas-X."
2. "I don't care if you're artsy-fartsy Peter, get out of the damn bathroom!"
2. "I don't care if you're artsy-fartsy Peter, get out of the damn bathroom!"
by Senor Spam January 14, 2007
someone who does a fine art, like painting masterpieces, but acts like they are better than everyone else
by AcousticEmo December 04, 2008