homespun

Definition

  • noun: a loosely woven usually woolen or linen fabric originally made from homespun yarn
  • adjective: plain and simple
  • adjective: spun or made at home
  • synonyms: attic, babbittish, philistine

Examples

  • People enjoy his folksy, 'homespun' manner.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) a race of Peeping Toms. What people ought to do is get outside their own house and look in for a change. Yes, sir. How's that for a bit of homespun philosophy? Reader's Digest, April . Well, I only quote from the best. Yeah. (..)
    1954 Rear Window