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

  • (..) I wouldn't do for you If we stick together we can see it through 'Cause you've got a friend in me You've got a friend in me Some other folks might be a little bit smarter than I am Bigger and stronger too Maybe But none of them will ever love you the way I do (..)
    1995 Toy Story
  • (..) what your old pal said Boy, you've got a friend in me Yee-haw! Yeah, you've got a friend in me Hey, cowboy! Some other folks might be a little bit smarter than I am Big and stronger too Come on, Woody. Maybe But none of them will ever (..)
    1995 Toy Story