folksy

adjective
UK: /ˈfəʊk.si/
US: /ˈfoʊk.si/

  1. Having the qualities of traditional or rural life; simple and friendly.

    1. The restaurant has a folksy atmosphere with wooden tables and chairs.
    2. The candidate's folksy charm helped him connect with voters during the campaign.

  2. Characteristic of ordinary people or things, especially in a traditional way.

    1. Her folksy songs tell stories of everyday life in the countryside.
    2. The politician adopted a folksy style of speaking to appeal to the working class.

Synonyms

rustic countrified earthy down-to-earth homespun

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "folksy" in English means: Having the qualities of traditional or rural life; simple and friendly., Characteristic of ordinary people or things, especially in a traditional way..

The phonetic transcription of "folksy" is /ˈfəʊk.si/ in British English and /ˈfoʊk.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "folksy": rustic, countrified, earthy, down-to-earth, homespun.

Example usage of "folksy": "The restaurant has a folksy atmosphere with wooden tables and chairs.". More examples on the page.