HyperDic: folksy

English > 2 senses of the word folksy:
ADJECTIVEallfolksybelonging to the common people, especially in regard to speech patterns, attitudes, etc.
allfolksyvery informal and familiar
folksy > pronunciation
Soundsfow'ksiy
Rhymesabsorbency ... Yangtze: 255 rhymes with siy...
English > folksy: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningBelonging to the common people, especially in regard to speech patterns, attitudes, etc.
Example"folksy humor"
BroaderlowbornOf humble birth or origins
English > folksy: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningVery informal and familiar.
Examples
  • "a folksy radio commentator"
  • "a folksy style"
Broaderinformalnot formal
Catalanpopular
Nounsfolkspeople in general (often used in the plural)

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