Tomboy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tomboy is a noun meaning A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.
Meaning
A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.
More Meanings
- (Philippines, colloquial) A butch lesbian.
- (obsolete) A rude, boisterous boy.
- (obsolete) An immodest or bold woman.
Example Sentences
His sister, his dearest and only playmate, is a tomboy at heart.
“When you have a little girl like mine who is obsessed with the ocean and giant squids and insect infestations in homes, she’s considered weird or odd or a tomboy when in fact, science and things like that should be considered girly.”
Word Forms
- tomboys
- tom boy
Synonyms for tomboy
Depending on context, synonyms include hoyden, ladette, romp.
Antonyms for tomboy
Common opposites include janegirl, femboy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hoyden, romp, tomgirl, tomboyism, girlboy, janegirl.
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