Kinfolk Definition & Meaning

kinfolk
noun
  1. people descended from a common ancestor; "his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower"

"Kinfolk" in song lyrics

See how kinfolk is used in real songs:

  • "I wanna make it to heaven and see my kinfolk"
    334 Mobb — Gone
  • "Because you don't really wanna see me and my kinfolk"
    Above the Law — L.A. Vibe
  • "Smokin' indo, get lit and treat my homies like my kinfolk,"
    Black Menace f/ Fiend — Hit 'Em Get 'Em

Usage tips for "kinfolk"

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