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folk
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- pronunciation:
- fok
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
folk, folks |
| definition 1: |
(used with a pl. verb) (often pl.) a specific group of people, distinguished by common nationality, background, or style of life.
My people are country folk.A lot of rich folks live around here.- similar words:
- community
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| definition 2: |
(usu. pl.) people in general.
Folks are just greedy nowadays.- similar words:
- community
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| definition 3: |
people as creators of culture.
The stories are passed down by each generation's folk. |
| definition 4: |
(informal) one's parents or entire family.
I'm going down to see my folks over Thanksgiving.Are you still living with your folks?Have you met all your fiancee's folks yet?- similar words:
- family
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| related words: |
family, kin, kindred, neighborhood, people, public |
adjective + (n.)folk
authentic, black, classy, colored, decent, hard-working, like-minded, middle-class, naive, ordinary, plain, queer, regular, small-town, wee, white, working-class
verb + (n.)folk
mingle, strum
(n.)folk
+ verb
bluegrass, flock, remedy, tune
noun + (n.)folk
anthology, bluegrass, bunch, craft, fairy, hymn, jazz, lot, nigger, tango
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
emerging from the ordinary people, as opposed to specialists.
Several of these folk remedies are highly effective. |
| definition 2: |
denoting the artistic forms of a traditional, esp. rural, culture.
The fiddle often features in American folk music.These carved animals are wonderful examples of the folk art of the region. |
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