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Definition folk in American English

folk noun

noun
/foʊk/
Example

A lot of folks are upset at the changes.

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1.1

people of a particular type or from a particular place

Example

Many of the older folk will remember Mrs. Poynton.

Example

Will local folks get employment in the new business?

Example

city folk

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1.2

used for talking to a group of people

Example

That's all, folks!

Example

What do you folks think?

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2

someone's parents

Example

His folks bought him a car for his birthday.

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Example

The city has annual jazz and folk festivals.

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Definition folk in American English