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

  • (..) Uh, I think we should probably just keep going. All I could think of was "What are the odds?". Another marriageable women to bring home to the folks. Come quick. Someone's ear is in danger of having hair brushed over it. I'll catch up later. "Rule #: When in Doubt, (..)
    2009 Zombieland
  • (..) Virginity? Totally justifyable to speculate on. My whole life, All I ever wanted was to find a girl. And fall in love, bring her home to meet the folks. Then again, since my folks are a couple of paranoid shut ins like me Maybe this girl could bring me home to her folks. (..)
    2009 Zombieland