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hoyden

 

[ ˈhɔɪdən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

behavior, attitude

A hoyden is a bold or boisterous girl or woman. Often associated with tomboyish behavior, hoydens are known for their spirited and carefree demeanor.

Synonyms

ruffian, spirited girl, tomboy, wild child

Examples of usage

  • The hoyden climbed trees and played rough with the boys.
  • Her hoyden personality made her a favorite among her friends.
  • As a hoyden, she often disregarded the typical expectations of femininity.
  • The hoyden laughed loudly, attracting the attention of everyone around.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoyden" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rapariga atrevida

🇮🇳 बदतमीज़ लड़की

🇩🇪 tollpatschiges Mädchen

🇮🇩 gadis nakal

🇺🇦 досить буйна дівчина

🇵🇱 rozbrykany dziewczyna

🇯🇵 いたずら娘

🇫🇷 fille effrontée

🇪🇸 chica traviesa

🇹🇷 yaramaz kız

🇰🇷 버릇없는 소녀

🇸🇦 فتاة متمردة

🇨🇿 nezbedná dívka

🇸🇰 nezbedná dievča

🇨🇳 顽皮的女孩

🇸🇮 nepridna deklica

🇮🇸 óþekkt stúlka

🇰🇿 бұзақы қыз

🇬🇪 უხამსო გოგონა

🇦🇿 maraqlı qız

🇲🇽 chica traviesa

Etymology

The word 'hoyden' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Dutch word 'heiden', which means 'heathen' or 'rural dweller'. The term evolved to describe an unruly or playful girl and became popular in English literature as a way to depict women who defied social norms. Over time, the meaning has remained relatively stable, continuing to convey the notion of a spirited or boisterous young woman. Its usage in literature often portrayed hoydens as characters who challenged traditional gender roles, reflecting changing societal attitudes toward femininity and women’s independence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,508, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.