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old folks

old folks noun: one's elderly relations.

Noun

old folks pl (plural only)

  1. (informal, plural, plural-only) One's elderly relations.
    • We're hoping to see all our old folks at the wedding reception.
  2. (informal, plural, plural-only) The old people of a particular place or social situation.
    • Let's plan a block party that's just as fun for the old folks as the younger folks.
  3. (informal, plural, plural-only) Senior citizens.
    • Some old folks prefer the amenities of 55+ communities, while others prefer a cabin in the woods.
    Synonyms:
    elderly

Synonyms of old folks

Words formed from old folks

Questions about old folks

What does old folks mean?
Old folks means one's elderly relations.
What part of speech is old folks?
Old folks is a noun.

Words near old folks in the dictionary

  1. old flame
  2. old flames
  3. old fogey
  4. old fogies
  5. old fogy
  6. old folks
  7. old folks home
  8. old folks homes
  9. old folks' home
  10. old folks' homes
  11. old for one's years

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