Idiom idiom
just folks
Meaning
Ordinary, unpretentious people; an ordinary, unpretentious person.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“Don't worry about the boss, he is just folks.”
“Despite his massive wealth and fame, he prefers to be seen as just folks.”
“The politician campaigned on the idea that he was just folks, hoping to connect with voters who felt ignored by the elite.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026