Folk
noun
People in general.
Folk living in this area are generally very friendly.
Often appears as...
- local folk
- city folk
noun
A group of people who share some common background or interest.
The folk who work in the office are very nice.
Often appears as...
- office folk
- internet folk
noun
Of or relating to traditional art or culture of a community or nation.
We enjoyed the folk music at the festival.
Often appears as...
- folk music
- folk dance
noun
A person's family.
I'm going home to see my old folk.
Often appears as...
- old folk
- young folk
noun
People in general.
Folk living in this area are generally very friendly.
Often appears as...
- local folk
- city folk
noun
A group of people who share some common background or interest.
The folk who work in the office are very nice.
Often appears as...
- office folk
- internet folk
noun
Of or relating to traditional art or culture of a community or nation.
We enjoyed the folk music at the festival.
Often appears as...
- folk music
- folk dance
noun
A person's family.
I'm going home to see my old folk.
Often appears as...
- old folk
- young folk
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversations, rather than formal or written contexts.
The folk around here are always up for a chat.
Pro Tip 2/3General Population
Refers broadly to people without specifying gender, age, etc.
Folk are getting worried about the changes in climate.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
When used, it sometimes indicates a speaker's lack of personal connection to the people mentioned.
Folk tend to keep to themselves in big cities.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversations, rather than formal or written contexts.
The folk around here are always up for a chat.
Pro Tip 2/3General Population
Refers broadly to people without specifying gender, age, etc.
Folk are getting worried about the changes in climate.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
When used, it sometimes indicates a speaker's lack of personal connection to the people mentioned.
Folk tend to keep to themselves in big cities.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversations, rather than formal or written contexts.
The folk around here are always up for a chat.
Pro Tip 2/3General Population
Refers broadly to people without specifying gender, age, etc.
Folk are getting worried about the changes in climate.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance
When used, it sometimes indicates a speaker's lack of personal connection to the people mentioned.
Folk tend to keep to themselves in big cities.
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How I learned to read --...
I wanted to find these rich white folks. So I looked for that glimpse. As I furthered my career in teaching others how to financially manage money and invest, I soon learned that I had to take responsibility for my own actions. True, I grew up in a very complex environment,
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The power of vulnerabilit...
with your whole heart. And so these folks had, very simply, the courage to be imperfect. They had the compassion to be kind to themselves first and then to others, because, as it turns out, we can't practice compassion with other people if we can't treat ourselves kindly.
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How does a jellyfish...
Seawater can also help remove residual nematocysts. But don't use fresh water because any change in salt balance alters the osmotic pressure outside of the cnidocyte and will trigger the nematocyst to fire. That's why urinating on the affected area, a common folk remedy,
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Gastronomy and the...
people of all different colors and backgrounds and you know what the main ingredient that day was mutual respect we sat down with southern white folks as cousins rather than combatants you know what the ancestors who lived in those
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Are China and the US...
is do the same. Two of us seeking to change the world can actually make a huge difference. Those of us up the middle, we can make a small contribution. Kevin, all power to you, my friend. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, folks.
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How To Levitate PIPE The...
Okay. Well, while you folk figure out how to upsize that track, I want to talk about superconductors. Clearly, they're your best bet to actually get off the ground, but they're also one of the coolest materials on the planet.
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Caroline Phillips:...
because of the uniqueness of the melody combined with the acoustic boombox here. And today, the hurdy-gurdy is used in all sorts of music -- traditional folk music, dance, contemporary and world music --
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Octopus Kills Shark PIPE...
what the aquarium folks are thinking is that the octopus can use its ability to camouflage itself as protection and if that doesn't work it has the strength to fight off the shark or at least dash to
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How childhood trauma...
So there are real neurologic reasons why folks exposed to high doses of adversity are more likely to engage in high-risk behavior, and that's important to know.
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Jeffrey Brown: How we...
I believe that it is possible and that people are doing it even now. But I need your help. It can't just come from folks who are burning themselves out
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How I learned to read --...
I wanted to find these rich white folks. So I looked for that glimpse. As I furthered my career in teaching others how to financially manage money and invest, I soon learned that I had to take responsibility for my own actions. True, I grew up in a very complex environment,
Video examples
The power of vulnerabilit...
with your whole heart. And so these folks had, very simply, the courage to be imperfect. They had the compassion to be kind to themselves first and then to others, because, as it turns out, we can't practice compassion with other people if we can't treat ourselves kindly.
Video examples
How does a jellyfish...
Seawater can also help remove residual nematocysts. But don't use fresh water because any change in salt balance alters the osmotic pressure outside of the cnidocyte and will trigger the nematocyst to fire. That's why urinating on the affected area, a common folk remedy,
Video examples
Gastronomy and the...
people of all different colors and backgrounds and you know what the main ingredient that day was mutual respect we sat down with southern white folks as cousins rather than combatants you know what the ancestors who lived in those
Video examples
Are China and the US...
is do the same. Two of us seeking to change the world can actually make a huge difference. Those of us up the middle, we can make a small contribution. Kevin, all power to you, my friend. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, folks.
Video examples
How To Levitate PIPE The...
Okay. Well, while you folk figure out how to upsize that track, I want to talk about superconductors. Clearly, they're your best bet to actually get off the ground, but they're also one of the coolest materials on the planet.
Video examples
Caroline Phillips:...
because of the uniqueness of the melody combined with the acoustic boombox here. And today, the hurdy-gurdy is used in all sorts of music -- traditional folk music, dance, contemporary and world music --
Video examples
Octopus Kills Shark PIPE...
what the aquarium folks are thinking is that the octopus can use its ability to camouflage itself as protection and if that doesn't work it has the strength to fight off the shark or at least dash to
Video examples
How childhood trauma...
So there are real neurologic reasons why folks exposed to high doses of adversity are more likely to engage in high-risk behavior, and that's important to know.
Video examples
Jeffrey Brown: How we...
I believe that it is possible and that people are doing it even now. But I need your help. It can't just come from folks who are burning themselves out
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
When you are truly interested in other people, you will learn what they are interested in and if they have a need for your product. If they like you, and most people like folks who take an interest in them, they'll help you find people who do need what you have to sell, even if they don't.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
Our greatness has always come from people who expect nothing and take nothing for granted - folks who work hard for what they have, then reach back and help others after them.
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Robert Kraft
American Businessman
I tell you, I would never sit in judgment of anyone as long as they're good folks. I would never judge their life, because it's important to know their feelings.
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Jeff Bezos
American Businessman
The thing that motivates me is a very common form of motivation. And that is, with other folks counting on me, it's so easy to be motivated.
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Yvonne Orji
Nigerian Actress
On TV, as in life, white folks are allowed to make mistakes, but usually, black people aren't.
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Frank A. Clark
American Politician
We've put more effort into helping folks reach old age than into helping them enjoy it.
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Jack Kemp
American Politician
We don't need to bring down the rich folk to help the poor.
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
Folks, just a few minutes of my voice can change a life.
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Kate Brown
American Politician
It's really important that folks be able to speak out.
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Tobias Smollett
Scottish Writer
Some folks are wise and some are otherwise.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
When you are truly interested in other people, you will learn what they are interested in and if they have a need for your product. If they like you, and most people like folks who take an interest in them, they'll help you find people who do need what you have to sell, even if they don't.
Quote examples
Michelle Obama
American First Lady
Our greatness has always come from people who expect nothing and take nothing for granted - folks who work hard for what they have, then reach back and help others after them.
Quote examples
Robert Kraft
American Businessman
I tell you, I would never sit in judgment of anyone as long as they're good folks. I would never judge their life, because it's important to know their feelings.
Quote examples
Jeff Bezos
American Businessman
The thing that motivates me is a very common form of motivation. And that is, with other folks counting on me, it's so easy to be motivated.
Quote examples
Yvonne Orji
Nigerian Actress
On TV, as in life, white folks are allowed to make mistakes, but usually, black people aren't.
Quote examples
Frank A. Clark
American Politician
We've put more effort into helping folks reach old age than into helping them enjoy it.
Quote examples
Jack Kemp
American Politician
We don't need to bring down the rich folk to help the poor.
Quote examples
Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
Folks, just a few minutes of my voice can change a life.
Quote examples
Kate Brown
American Politician
It's really important that folks be able to speak out.
Quote examples
Tobias Smollett
Scottish Writer
Some folks are wise and some are otherwise.
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