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

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

Throughout the New England property, guests will be able to enjoy festive decor like garlands, flower arrangements, and an 18-foot Christmas tree trimmed with vintage glass ornaments and folksy felt-and-wood embellishments. —John Ortved, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025

For decades, his annual shareholder letters have been scripture for investors—a mix of folksy wisdom, financial acuity, and candor. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1