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The correct spelling is folks.
How to pronounce folks
/fəʊks/
nounIPA: /fəʊks/
Say it like: Fol-ks
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.A grouping of smaller peoples or tribes as a nation.
- 2.The inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.
- 3.(plural: folks) One’s relatives, especially one’s parents.
- 4.Folk music.
- 5.People in general.
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