Folks: meaning, definitions and examples

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folks

 

[ fษ™สŠks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pessoas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leute

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ orang-orang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัŽะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ludzie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบบใ€… (ใฒใจใณใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gens

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท insanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋žŒ๋“ค (saramdeul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lidรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤพudia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบบไปฌ (rรฉnmen)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ljudje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณlk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะดะฐะผะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒšแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ insanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gente

Etymology

The word 'folks' originated from Middle English 'folk' which means 'people' or 'nation'. It has been used for centuries to refer to a group of individuals or one's parents. The term is often associated with a sense of community, family, or friendliness.

See also: folk, folklore.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,373 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.