folksy

adjective

ˈfōk-sē How to pronounce folksy (audio)
folksier; folksiest
Synonyms of folksynext
1
: sociable, friendly
2
: informal, casual, or familiar in manner or style
folksy humor
folksily
ˈfōk-sə-lē How to pronounce folksy (audio)
adverb
folksiness
ˈfōk-sē-nəs How to pronounce folksy (audio)
noun

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Examples of folksy in a Sentence

an entertainer with a folksy manner a folksy manner that gives television viewers the feeling that they're visiting with a friend for an hour
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That voice — warm but firm, clear yet folksy, deliberate and passionate — rings through every gallery, praising past heroes and encouraging future ones. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026 The report marks the first year Berkshire’s annual letter to shareholders wasn’t penned by Buffett, 95, whose folksy financial wisdom was a must-read for many investors. — Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026 Gayner is an unabashed acolyte of the Berkshire way of doing things, right down to his company's portfolio of long-term investments in the stock market and a folksy apathy for quarterly earnings reports. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025 But Kainerugaba lacks the public charisma and folksy style of Museveni, who has kept power in part by striking deals with his political rivals and even convincing some to serve in his government. — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for folksy

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of folksy was in 1852

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“Folksy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folksy. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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