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arty

 adjective
     
art‧y British English; art‧sy American English
1 someone who is arty knows a lot about art, film, theatre etc - often used to show disapproval:
He was one of those arty types.
2 intended for, or used by people who are interested in art, film, theatre etc:
an arty film
Paris's arty Marais district
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