folksy

adjective

ˈfōk-sē 

folksier; folksiest

1

: sociable, friendly

2

: informal, casual, or familiar in manner or style

folksy humor

folksily

ˈfōk-sə-lē 

adverb

folksiness

ˈfōk-sē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of folksy

• homespun
• down-home
• colloquial
• cracker-barrel
• casual
• informal

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

Recent Examples on the Web

As the action progresses, Doralee brings grit and common sense to the trio, showcasing Parton’s ability to deliver homespun wit without ever falling into folksy caricature. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Warren Buffett went long in his annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders—often 10,000-plus words, deep on the year’s lessons and the company’s results, sprinkled with folksy wisdom. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

And the folksy score and silly musical interludes help the audience speed through the story at a delightful, oh-so-welcome 78 minutes. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 17 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1