old folks

noun

One's elderly relations.

“We're hoping to see all our old folks at the wedding reception.”

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Meanings

nounold folks pl (plural only)
  1. informalpluralplural onlyOne's elderly relations.

    We're hoping to see all our old folks at the wedding reception.

  2. informalpluralplural onlyThe 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. informalpluralplural onlySenior citizens.

    Some old folks prefer the amenities of 55+ communities, while others prefer a cabin in the woods.

    Synonyms: elderly

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSenior citizens.

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APA

old folks. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/old%20folks

MLA

“old folks.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/old%20folks. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “old folks,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/old%20folks.

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