Tomboyish: meaning, definitions and examples

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tomboyish

 

[ หˆtษ‘หm.bษ”ษช.ษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

gender expression

The term 'tomboyish' refers to behaviors and attitudes typically associated with boys that are displayed by girls or women. It often includes a preference for activities and interests such as sports, climbing, or playing rough. A tomboyish girl may enjoy wearing clothing and engaging in hobbies traditionally linked to boys. This term celebrates individuality and challenges conventional gender norms. It is important to recognize that being tomboyish is not confined to a specific age or phase in life but can be a lifelong expression of one's personality.

Synonyms

androgynous, boyish, unfeminine

Examples of usage

  • She has a tomboyish style, preferring sneakers over dresses.
  • His tomboyish behavior made him popular among the neighborhood boys.
  • With her tomboyish attitude, she excelled in soccer.
  • They appreciated her tomboyish nature, as she was always up for an adventure.

Translations

Translations of the word "tomboyish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น menina que se comporta como menino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคกเคผเค•เฅ€ เคœเฅ‹ เคฒเคกเคผเค•เฅ‹เค‚ เค•เฅ€ เคคเคฐเคน เคตเฅเคฏเคตเคนเคพเคฐ เค•เคฐเคคเฅ€ เคนเฅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tomboy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gadis tomboy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัƒะผะฑะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tomboy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒ ใƒœใƒผใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tomboy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tomboy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tomboy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ฐ๋ณด์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุงุฉ ุชุชุตุฑู ูƒุงู„ุตุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tomboy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tomboy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ๅฐๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tomboy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tomboy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒะผะฑะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tomboy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tomboy

Etymology

The word 'tomboy' originated in the late 16th century and was derived from the Middle English word 'tomboy', which meant a large or clumsy boy. Over time, the term evolved to refer to girls who possess characteristics or interests that are traditionally considered masculine. The suffix 'ish' is used to form an adjective, indicating 'having the qualities of.' Thus, 'tomboyish' describes femininity that incorporates boyish traits or sensibilities. The increasing visibility and acceptance of diverse gender expressions have contributed to a broader understanding of what it means to be tomboyish, allowing for a more inclusive discourse surrounding gender identity and expression.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,821, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.