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1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOLKS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FOLKS definition: 1. used when speaking informally to a group of people: 2. someone's parents: 3. people…. Learn more.

2. www.britannica.com › dictionary › ebWhat's the difference between "folks" and "guys ...

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   Both folks and guys are friendly informal words that are used to address, and sometimes refer to, groups of people. Folks is generally viewed as more respectful and polite and therefore tends to be used by adults talking to adults.

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   What is the difference between folk and folk?

   • Many people mix up “folk” and “folks”, but they have different uses. “Folk” refers to a group of people with common ties, like culture or heritage. It’s often used in a more formal or traditional sense. For example, “folk music” relates to the traditional songs of a community. On the other hand, “folks” is more casual and personal.

   Folk or Folks? What Is the Difference in Meaning? - Two Minute English

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   What does 'folks' mean in English?

   • In British English, the term ‘folks’ carries a slightly different connotation. While it still refers to the general population, it can also be used to denote one’s parents – a usage far less common in American English. An example of this would be saying, “My folks are from London,” which implies a family connection.

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   What is the difference between guys and folks?

   • Both folks and guys are friendly informal words that are used to address, and sometimes refer to, groups of people. Folks is generally viewed as more respectful and polite and therefore tends to be used by adults talking to adults. For example, someone might ask an elderly couple, "Do you folks need help with your luggage?"

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   Why do people say 'folks'?

   • Folks is generally viewed as more respectful and polite and therefore tends to be used by adults talking to adults. For example, someone might ask an elderly couple, "Do you folks need help with your luggage?" President Obama often uses the word folks in an effort to sound friendly and approachable, as in this quote from a recent speech:

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5. twominenglish.com › folk-or-folksFolk or Folks? What Is the Difference in Meaning?

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   Mar 28, 2024 · “Folk” refers to a group of people with common ties, like culture or heritage. It’s often used in a more formal or traditional sense. For example, “folk music” relates to the traditional songs of a community. On the other hand, “folks” is more casual and personal.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOLK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   traditional to or typical of a particular group or country, especially one where people mainly live in the countryside, and usually passed on from parents to their children over a long period of time: folk culture. B1.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › folkFolk Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : originating or traditional with the common people of a country or region and typically reflecting their lifestyle. folk hero. folk music.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › folksFolks - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   people of good family and breeding and high social status. the common people at a local level (as distinguished from the centers of political activity) (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively. noun. your parents. “he wrote to his folks every day”. see more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFOLKS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   a. members of one's family; one's relatives. All his folks come from France. b. one's parents. Will your folks let you go? See full dictionary entry for folk. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Examples of 'folks' in a sentence. folks.