folk

Definition

  • noun: people in general
  • noun: a group of kindred tribes forming a nation
  • used to talk to a group of people in a friendly and informal way
  • synonyms: people, community, tribe

Examples

  • He has become a 'folk hero' in his home state because of the work he has done to help poor children.

  • He doesn't much care for city 'folk'. [=people who live in a city]

  • His 'folks' gave him everything a kid could want.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...when the rioting starts... ...will it be your problem then? Stop. Ever the people's champion... ...eh, Bard? Protector of... ...the common folk. You might have their favor now, bargeman... ...but it won't last. Raise the gate! The Master has his eye on you. (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
  • (..) These fish are illegal. Empty the barrels... - ... over the side. - You heard him. In the canal. Come on. Get a move on. Folk in this town are struggling. Times are hard. Food is scarce. That's not my problem. And when the people hear the Master is dumping fish... (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug