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 WebAt the traditional coaches pregame press conference Sunday, Dykes was in two-minute offense mode, blending insight with a folksy nature.—Dallas News, 9 Jan. 2023 Leach was beloved by fans and the media for his folksy attitude and blunt interviews.—Mark Osborne, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2022 Feels like a series finale with all of the folksy wisdom coming out of everybody’s mouth.—William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2022 Palin, a former mayor of her hometown Wasilla, made a splash in conservative politics after bursting onto the national stage in 2008 with her folksy demeanor and zingy one-liners.—Becky Bohrer, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for folksy
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