Menfolk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Menfolk is a noun meaning Male people in general.
Meaning
Male people in general.
More Meanings
- The male members of a group.
Example Sentences
At our family reunion, the menfolk generally have a ball game, while the womenfolk gossip and trade snapshots.
“I don't suppose a Russian convict under the knout is able to amuse the rest of his gang; and all our men-folk here are gilded convicts.”
The old woman was surprised when the soldiers stopped to look at her camouflage quilts, since menfolk are rarely interested in needlework.
[…] when the pleasant time of night is come, and the stewardess is tucking up the ladies, and putting oranges and other goodies under their pillows, and the menfolk assemble in the capstan house to smoke their last cigar.
Word Forms
- menfolks
Related Words
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