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menfolk

The correct spelling is menfolk.

How to pronounce menfolk

noun

Say it like: Men-fol-k

The correct spelling is menfolk. The male members of a group. For example: "At our family reunion, the menfolk generally have a ball game, while the womenfolk gossip and trade snapshots."

Usage Examples

At our family reunion, the menfolk generally have a ball game, while the womenfolk gossip and trade snapshots.

The old woman was surprised when the soldiers stopped to look at her camouflage quilts, since menfolk are rarely interested in needlework.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The male members of a group.
  2. 2.Male people in general.

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