arty

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɑː(ɹ)ti/ Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)ti === Etymology 1 === From art +‎ -y. ==== Adjective ==== arty (comparative artier, superlative artiest) Inclined towards the arts. (sometimes derogatory) Pretending to artistic worth; high-flown. ===== Alternative forms ===== artsie, artsy ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === Clipping of artillery, perhaps incorporating the suffix -y forming diminutive nouns. ==== Noun ==== arty (plural arties) (military, slang) Artillery. (military, slang) An artillery crew member. === Anagrams === T-ray, Tray, tray