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- [fohk-see]
- /ˈfoʊk si/
- /ˈfəʊk.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fohk-see]
- /ˈfoʊk si/
Definitions of folksy word
- adjective folksy friendly or neighborly; sociable. 1
- adjective folksy very informal; familiar; unceremonious: The politician affected a folksy style. 1
- adjective folksy belonging to the common people, especially in regard to a conscious use of mannerisms, speech patterns, attitudes, etc.: folksy humor. 1
- noun folksy Having the characteristics of traditional culture and customs, especially in a contrived or artificial way. 1
- adjective folksy If you describe something as folksy, you mean that it is simple and has a style characteristic of folk craft and tradition. You sometimes use folksy to show disapproval of something because it seems unsophisticated. 0
- adjective folksy If you describe someone as folksy, you mean that they are friendly and informal in their behaviour. 0
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Origin of folksy
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1850-55; folks + -y1,
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Parts of speech for Folksy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
folksy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
folksy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for folksy
adj folksy
- rustic — of, relating to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities; rural.
- unpretentious — not pretentious; modest; without ostentatious display; plain: his unpretentious demeanor; an unpretentious summer resort.
- low-key — of reduced intensity; restrained; understated.
- down-to-earth — practical and realistic: a down-to-earth person.
- homey — comfortably informal and inviting; cozy; homelike: a homey little inn.
adjective folksy
- simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
- unsophisticated — not sophisticated; simple; artless.
- downhome — Alternative form of down-home.
- wholesome — conducive to moral or general well-being; salutary; beneficial: wholesome recreation; wholesome environment.
- traditional — of or relating to tradition.
Antonyms for folksy
adjective folksy
- restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
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Matching words
- Words starting with f
- Words starting with fo
- Words starting with fol
- Words starting with folk
- Words starting with folks
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