/ Dictionary / Index A arty: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: art•y Pronunciation: (är'tē), [key] — art•i•er, art•i•est. characterized by a showy, pretentious, and often spurious display of artistic interest, manner, or mannerism. Ar•ty Pronunciation: (är'tē), [key] — n. a male given name, form of Arty. Pronunciation: [key] Artillery. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: arty (Thesaurus) artwork arty-crafty Related Content Daily Word Quiz: gregarious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language