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

  • (..) Ok, bye. Alright gangs, listen up. Now for those of you who are new with this which looks like might be everybody except Karl Tonight can change your life. The folks out there make a phone call You can be a blue note signee An EMC client A Lincoln Center core On the other hand, if you drop the ball (..)
    2014 Whiplash