noun
- the men of a family or community
Usage: informal; often used in traditional or rural contexts
Examples
- The menfolk gathered in the barn to discuss the harvest.
- While the women prepared dinner, the menfolk sat on the porch.
- In their family, the menfolk traditionally handled the farming.
- The menfolk of the village met to plan the festival.
- She was tired of waiting for the menfolk to fix the fence.
- The menfolk worked outside while the children played indoors.