FOLKSY


Meaning of FOLKSY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ foʊksi ]

1.

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.

...folksy country furniture.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

If you describe someone as folksy , you mean that they are friendly and informal in their behaviour. ( AM )

...an elderly, folksy postman.

ADJ : usu ADJ n [ approval ]

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