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folks

The correct spelling is folks.

How to pronounce folks

/fəʊks/
noun

IPA: /fəʊks/

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The correct spelling is folks. A grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation. For example: "Young folk, old folk, everybody come, / To our little Sunday School and have a lot of fun."

Usage Examples

Young folk, old folk, everybody come, / To our little Sunday School and have a lot of fun.

My folks visit us at Christmas.

Lots of folks like to travel during the holidays.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation.
  2. 2.The inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.
  3. 3.(plural: folks) One’s relatives, especially one’s parents.
  4. 4.Folk music.
  5. 5.People in general.

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