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folks

/fəʊks/
Meanings
  • noun

    1. A group of people from the same community, sharing common interests, beliefs, or lineage.

    - "The folks from this town have a strong sense of community."
    - "I grew up surrounded by great folks."
  • noun

    2. Informal term for people in general.

    - "Hey folks, let's get this party started!"
    - "Can you help me out, folks?"
Pronunciation
  1. /foʊks/



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  2. /foʊks/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with folks
hobgoblin , folklore , mobility , nobility
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. folks (English) : group of people

  2. folks (English) : informal term for people

  3. folks (Scottish Gaelic) : descendants

  4. folks (English) : plural of folk

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. folks (English) : group of people

  2. folks (English) : informal term for people

  3. folks (Scottish Gaelic) : descendants

Variants
List of all variants of folks that leads to same result
folk , folks , just-folks , just plain folks
Forms
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folks, the folks, these folks, those folks

Etymology
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Old English word 'folc' meaning 'people'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'folks' is derived from the Old English word 'folc', meaning 'people'.

  2. In the United States, 'folks' is often used to refer to rural or traditional communities.

  3. The term 'folks' can also be used to refer to a group of people with a common interest or occupation, such as 'tech folks' or 'music folks'.

Related Concepts
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  1. community: A group of people who share a common interest, location, or identity.

  2. society: A group of people living in a particular area or period, sharing common institutions, laws, and values.

Culture
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Folks is a term used to describe a group of people with common interests, beliefs, or lineage. It is often used to refer to the community or society as a whole. In literature and art, folks can represent the collective experiences and values of a particular group.

How to Memorize "folks"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of people gathered together, sharing stories and laughter.
    - Think of a close-knit community where everyone looks out for each other.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'folks' with the image of a community or group of people.
    - Remember that 'folks' is an informal term for 'people'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence: 'Folks are the foundation of a strong community.'

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