folk
Translation
people, family, folks
Examples
The local folk are very friendly.
The local folk are very friendly.
How are your folks?
How are your folks?
Grammar Patterns
((plural noun)) people in general Country folk are often very traditional.
((plural noun 'folks')) one's parents or family I'm visiting my folks this weekend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: people, public, population
Etymology
From Old English 'folc', meaning 'people, nation, tribe'. Cognate with German 'Volk'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'Volkswagen' (people's car) to remember it means people. 'Folks' is a common, friendly way to refer to one's parents.