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Definition of folksy

folksy

/ˈfoʊk.si/
folk · sy
Adverb:folksily
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folksy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having the characteristics of traditional culture or ordinary people; informal, friendly, and unpretentious.

Example

"The mayor's folksy charm and relatable stories helped him win over voters in the rural counties."

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• Rhymes for folksy

• Nearby Words

folksinger
folksinging
folksong
folksy
folktale
folkways
folky

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-19th century in American English, formed from the plural noun 'folks' (meaning ordinary people or relatives) and the adjective suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Folksy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/folksy
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