1. men collectively; the male members of a family, group, or community
Usage: informal; chiefly dialectal or colloquial; plural form; often used with 'the'

Examples

• The menfolks gathered on the porch to discuss the harvest.
• She was the only woman among all the menfolks at the reunion.
• The menfolks of the village worked together to build the new barn.
• He spent the afternoon with the menfolks, playing cards and telling stories.
• The menfolks were responsible for the heavy lifting during the move.