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tomboy

/ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/

/ˈtɑːm.bɔɪ/

Translations

tomboynoun

tomboys

/ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/

/ˈtɑːm.bɔɪ/

She was a tomboy growing up, always climbing trees and playing sports with the boys.

Она была сорванцом, всегда лазила по деревьям и играла в спорт с мальчишками.

Additional translations

Synonyms

girl who behaves in a boyish manner

masculine girl

androgynous girl

tomboyadjective

/ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/

/ˈtɑːm.bɔɪ/

Used attributively before a noun to describe clothing, style, or traits associated with a tomboy (e.g., “a tomboy look”).

tomboynoun

A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors traditionally associated with boys, such as playing sports or dressing in a more masculine style.

Growing up, she was a tomboy who preferred climbing trees and playing soccer with the neighborhood boys.

An archaic term for a boisterous or rowdy boy.

In older literature, a mischievous tomboy might be scolded for his loud antics.

tomboyadjective

Characteristic of or relating to a tomboy; having a boyish style or manner.

She preferred a tomboy style, pairing sneakers with her dresses.