folk
∞
1.0
- noun
- /foʊk/
:
gente
- The folk in this village celebrate their culture through vibrant festivals and traditional dance.
- ordinary folk
- common folk
- local folk
It's called Chatter and it's from the folks, the Law Fair folks.
- It's called Chatter and it's from the folks, the Law Fair folks.
- And that goes for my blind folk, my disabled folk, my able bodied folk.
- And not all narcissistic folks are charismatic.
- The rage in more severe high end narcissistic folks is terrifying.
- The grandiose narcissistic folks think that other people envy them.
- Now, if you'll remember, folks, that dude is looking for India.
- Leading a lot of folks to say this right here.
- So I am very proud of of the folk that are out there.
- I've talked to a lot of people, Muslim folks, Jewish folks, Christian folks.
Examples
-
What are the challenges both from the folks to the left and the folks to the right?
-
Hey, folks, thank you again.
-
Yeah, it's my folk now it's my family.
-
So I am very proud of of the folk that are out there.
-
Do you want me to write to your folks at home?
-
But the truth is that most folks are walking through this for the first time.
Academic text (2011) -
I think for a lot of younger folks, it is a lack of education.
-
Going home to see your folks for Thanksgiving?
-
A good way to describe these folks is to say they are "spiritual but not religious."
Academic text (2011) -
Yes, there are still folks anxious to help with their time, talents, and treasure.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
576
2.3
A group of people who share the same family background, language, and customs
8
1.0
People in general, often used when talking to a group
1
9.9
A group of people who share the same culture and history
Idioms
Compounds
7
3.9
Art that people in a community make to show their traditional skills and customs like cloth or carvings
How Large
Surface Forms
Etymology
Folk comes from an old English word meaning 'people', and it still means a group of people who share the same family, culture, or home. Think of your family or village gathered together — those are your 'folk'.