craftsy en · ADJ
Etymology
From crafts + -y.
Meanings
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(informal) Suggesting traditional handicraft.
Small custom shop in So NH sks exp F-T cabinetmaker. Work in hard & soft woods, veneers, & formica. Rough carpenters & craftsy romantics need not apply.
1983 April 9, Elizabeth Regan, “Woodworker (classified advertisement)”, in Gay Community News, page 14:This look — contemporary spaces peppered with antiques and craftsy pieces, bespoke furnishings that tweak traditional forms with unusual materials — has filtered into the mainstream consciousness, thanks largely to TV makeover programs, magazines and blogs.
2007 December 27, Julie Scelfo, “Marketing Décor for a Conflicted Era”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more craftsy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most craftsy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |