folx

American  

[fohks] / foʊks /

plural noun

1. people; a variant spelling of “folks” (spelled with x not only as shorthand for the /ks/ sound, but also in parallel with other gender-inclusive spellings, likeLatinx ).

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Etymology

Origin of folx

First recorded in 1830–40 as a humorous representation of rustic speech, and in 2000–05 in its current sense; see x ³ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Comedian Robin Tran, is one of a new generation of trans folx who are less concerned with “passing” and who are refusing to conform to what queer filmmaker Derek Jarman called “HeteroSocs’” rules and expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2023

Trans and nonbinary folx have been occupying othered roles for too long.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2023

“That said, we generally don’t advise folx to abruptly stop and start, for a myriad of downstream effects on their body from that approach,” she continued.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2021

Black and brown folx in this country deserve so much more.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2020

Yet as nonbinary folx become more embraced, our exemplars walk a fine line.

From Slate • Oct. 18, 2018