Folks Definition & Meaning
folks
- noun
- your parents; "he wrote to his folks every day"
- people in general (often used in the plural); "they're just country folk"; "folks around here drink moonshine"; "the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next"
"Folks" in song lyrics
See how folks is used in real songs:
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"Pass me the mic and let me kick it for the old folks"
2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha -
"Before every verse vocals focused on coke folks"
Esoteric f/ Mic Stylz — Bringing it Back (Esoteric Remix) -
"this microphone helped to feed my folks"
Aceyalone f/ P.E.A.C.E. — Microphones
Words that rhyme with folks
Usage tips for "folks"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "folks" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for folks to find words that pair well.
Use "folks" in a verse
Now that you know what "folks" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does folks mean?
- your parents; "he wrote to his folks every day" people in general (often used in the plural); "they're just country folk"; "folks around here drink moonshine"; "the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next"
- What part of speech is folks?
- Folks is a noun.
- How many definitions does folks have?
- Folks has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).