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folksy
adjective \ˈfōk-sē\
: friendly or informal in manner or style
folks·i·erfolks·i·est
Full Definition of FOLKSY
2
: informal, casual, or familiar in manner or style <folksy humor>
— folks·i·ly \-sə-lē\ adverb
— folks·i·ness \-sē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of FOLKSY
1852
Related to FOLKSY
- Synonyms
- down-home, cracker–barrel, homespun
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