tomboy
[ tom-boi ]
/ ˈtɒmˌbɔɪ /
noun
an energetic, sometimes boisterous girl whose behavior and pursuits, especially in games and sports, are considered more typical of boys than of girls.
Nearby words
tombaugh, clyde w., tombigbee, tombola, tombolo, tombouctou, tomboy, tombstone, tombstone ad, tombé, tomcat, tomcod
Related formstom·boy·ish, adjectivetom·boy·ish·ly, adverbtom·boy·ish·ness, noun
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tomboy
/ (ˈtɒmˌbɔɪ) /
noun
a girl who acts or dresses in a boyish way, liking rough outdoor activities
Derived Formstomboyish, adjectivetomboyishly, adverbtomboyishness, noun
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Word Origin and History for tomboyish
tomboy
1550s, "rude, boisterous boy," from Tom + boy; meaning "bold or immodest woman" is attested from 1570s; that of "girl who acts like a spirited boy" is first recorded 1590s.
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