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How to pronounce folksy

“folksy” pronunciation in American English

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“folksy” in real sentences

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  1. Yeah, that old sort of folksy folksy gut instinct.

    Intelligence Squared

  2. own way that's quite sort of folksy and and distinct.

    Channel 4 News

  3. But you can't folksy your way out of this one.

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  4. building on our West Side Brendan so nice and folksy uh brandan

    The 92nd Street Y

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