folksy

[ fohk-see ]
/ ˈfoʊk si /

adjective, folk·si·er, folk·si·est.

friendly or neighborly; sociable.
very informal; familiar; unceremonious: The politician affected a folksy style.
belonging to the common people, especially in regard to a conscious use of mannerisms, speech patterns, attitudes, etc.: folksy humor.

Origin of folksy

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; folks + -y1,

OTHER WORDS FROM folksy

folk·si·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for folksiness

folksy
/ (ˈfəʊksɪ) /

adjective -sier or -siest

of or like ordinary people; sometimes used derogatorily to describe affected simplicity
informal, mainly US and Canadian friendly; affable
of or relating to folk art

Derived forms of folksy

folksiness, noun