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Adjective: artsy-fartsy  'aa(r)t-see,faa(r)t-see
Usage: informal
  1. (derogatory, of art or someone associated with art) pretentious, self-important or self-indulgent
    "There may be other artsy-fartsy activities in town, like seeing a play or going to the opera";
    - arty-farty [informal]