folkish

folk·ish

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Definitions of folkish word

adjective folkish of or resembling the common people: folkish crafts. 1
adjective folkish resembling or based on folklore, folk music, or folk dances: a violin concerto that is strongly folkish. 1
noun folkish Characteristic of ordinary people or traditional culture. 1

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; folk + -ish1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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