old folks
old folks · old folkses
One's elderly relationsOne's elderly relations.
Meaning
3 senses(informal, plural, plural only)One's elderly relations.
We're hoping to see all our old folks at the wedding reception.
(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.
(informal, plural, plural only)Senior citizens.
Some old folks prefer the amenities of 55+ communities, while others prefer a cabin in the woods.