FOLKSY


Meaning of FOLKSY in English

1.

If you describe something as ~, you mean that it is simple and has a style characteristic of folk craft and tradition. You sometimes use ~ to show disapproval of something because it seems unsophisticated.

...~ country furniture.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

2.

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

...an elderly, ~ postman.

ADJ: usu ADJ n approval

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