Carthy (en. Carthy)

/kaʁti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Someone who has an exaggerated appearance or behavior.
He has a carthy style that draws everyone's attention.
Il a un style carthy qui attire tous les regards.
Refers to language or attitude that seems affected.
His way of speaking is so carthy that we can't take him seriously.
Sa manière de parler est tellement carthy qu'on ne peut pas le prendre au sérieux.
Used to describe something insincere or ostentatious.
Her smile seemed carthy, almost fake.
Son sourire paraissait carthy, presque fictif.

Etymology

The word carthy may be derived from a proper name or a local slang term.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a carthy style
To have an exaggerated or ostentatious style.
avoir un style carthy
to speak in a carthy manner
To use affected or insincere language.
parler de manière carthy

Related Words

affected
Showing emotions or behaviors that are unnatural.
affecté
ostentatious
Made to attract attention excessively.
ostentatoire

Slang Meanings

An arrogant style or attitude.
He behaves in a carthy manner at parties.
Il se comporte de manière carthy lors des soirées.
A lack of sincerity in interactions.
His flattery seemed carthy and inauthentic.
Sa flatterie semblait carthy et peu authentique.