Folks: meaning, definitions and examples
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folks
[ fษสks ]
group of people
Folks refer to a group of people, often used in a casual or informal way. It can be used to describe a community, family, or just a group of individuals.
Synonyms
community, individuals, people
Examples of usage
- The folks in this neighborhood are very friendly.
- I'm going to visit my folks this weekend.
parents
In some regions, folks can also refer specifically to one's parents. It is a more old-fashioned or colloquial way of saying 'parents'.
Synonyms
mom and dad, mother and father, parents
Examples of usage
- I'm going to have dinner with my folks tonight.
- Her folks are coming to visit us next month.
ordinary people
Folks can also be used to refer to ordinary people in a down-to-earth or friendly manner. It is often used in a positive or relatable context.
Synonyms
common folks, ordinary people, regular folks
Examples of usage
- We need to listen to what the folks in the community have to say.
- Folks around here are hardworking and kind.
Translations
Translations of the word "folks" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pessoas
- pessoal
- amigos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Leute
๐ฎ๐ฉ orang-orang
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะดะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ludzie
๐ฏ๐ต ไบบใ (ใฒใจใณใจ)
๐ซ๐ท gens
๐ช๐ธ gente
๐น๐ท insanlar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋๋ค (saramdeul)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุณ
๐จ๐ฟ lidรฉ
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤพudia
๐จ๐ณ ไบบไปฌ (rรฉnmen)
๐ธ๐ฎ ljudje
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณlk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะดะฐะผะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ insanlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ gente