tomboy
[ tom-boi ]
/ ˈtɒmˌbɔɪ /
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noun
an energetic, sometimes boisterous girl whose behavior and pursuits, especially in games and sports, are considered more typical of boys than of girls.
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tomboy
/ (ˈtɒmˌbɔɪ) /
noun
a girl who acts or dresses in a boyish way, liking rough outdoor activities
Derived forms of tomboy
tomboyish, adjectivetomboyishly, adverbtomboyishness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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