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

  • (..) Nothing. Just clearing something up. Peregrin Took, my lad, there is a task now to be done. Another opportunity for one of the Shire-folk to prove their great worth. You must not fail me. It's been very quiet across the river. The Orcs are lying low. The garrison may have moved out. (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
  • (..) the worst sort of trouble... ...but I was always there to get him out. Now he's gone. Just like... Frodo and Sam. One thing I have learned about Hobbits: They're a most hardy folk. Foolhardy, maybe... He's a Took. Take her by the safest road. A ship lies anchored in the Grey Havens. (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King