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2. Dictionary

   Folk

   /fōk/

   

   noun

   • 1. people in general: informal "some folk will do anything for money" Similar peoplehumanspersonsindividuals(living) soulsmortalscitizenryinhabitantsresidentspopulacepopulationpublicmen, women, and childreninformal:peepsrare:denizens
   • ▪ used as a friendly form of address to a group of people: "meanwhile, folks, why not relax and enjoy the show?"
   • ▪ the members of one's family, especially one's parents: North American "I get along all right with your folks" Similar relativesrelationsblood relationsfamilyfamily memberskinsfolkkinsmenkinswomenkinkindrednext of kinflesh and bloodinformal:nearest and dearestdated:people
   • 2. folk music: "a mixture of folk and reggae"

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the traditional art or culture of a community or nation: "a revival of interest in folk customs"
   • ▪ relating to or originating from the beliefs and opinions of ordinary people: "a folk hero"
   • 2. relating to folk music: "a folk club"

   Word Origin Old Englishfolc, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch volk and German Volk.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOLKS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FOLKS definition: 1. used when speaking informally to a group of people: 2. someone's parents: 3. people…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › folksFolks Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word folk, from a group of people to folk music. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of folk.

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › ebWhat's the difference between "folks" and "guys ...

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   Both folks and guys are friendly informal words that are used to address, and sometimes refer to, groups of people. Folks is generally viewed as more respectful and polite and therefore tends to be used by adults talking to adults.

6. www.imdb.com › title › tt0104283Folks! (1992) - IMDb

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   May 1, 1992 · Folks!: Directed by Ted Kotcheff. With Tom Selleck, Don Ameche, Anne Jackson, Christine Ebersole. A slightly self absorbed yuppie takes in his parents including his senile father, after their home burns down. But his personal and professional life fall apart soon after.

   • 5.7/10 (2.8K)
   • Genre: Comedy, Drama

   • Director: Ted Kotcheff
   • Release Date: 1992-05-01

7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › folksFOLKS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

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   Folks is a plural noun that means a group of people who come from the same ancestor or human beings in general. Find out more about its usage, origin, and related words in this online thesaurus.

8. twominenglish.com › folk-or-folksFolk or Folks? What Is the Difference in Meaning?

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   Mar 28, 2024 · “Folk” refers to a group of people with common ties, like culture or heritage. It’s often used in a more formal or traditional sense. For example, “folk music” relates to the traditional songs of a community. On the other hand, “folks” is more casual and personal.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › folksfolks | meaning of folks in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   folks meaning, definition, what is folks: your parents and family: Learn more.

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    What is the definition of folk?

    • folk. ( fəʊk) n, pl folk or folks. 1. ( functioning as plural; often plural in form) people in general, esp those of a particular group or class: country folk. 2. ( functioning as plural; usually plural in form) informal members of a family. 3.

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    What does folk stand for?

    • Definition. FOLK. Festival of the Lion King (Walt Disney World Resort) FOLK. Friends of the Land ...

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    What does simple folk mean?

    • Folk and folks are sometimes used to refer to particular groups of people. Both these words are plural nouns. You always use a plural form of a verb with them. Folk is sometimes used with a modifier to refer to all the people who have a particular characteristic. Country folk are a suspicious lot.

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