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- [tom-boi]
- /ˈtɒmˌbɔɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tom-boi]
- /ˈtɒmˌbɔɪ/
Definition of tomboyish word
- noun tomboyish an energetic, sometimes boisterous girl whose behavior and pursuits, especially in games and sports, are considered more typical of boys than of girls. 1
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Origin of tomboyish
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; Tom + boy
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Parts of speech for Tomboyish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tomboyish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tomboyish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tomboyish
adj tomboyish
- butch — If you describe a woman as butch, you mean that she behaves or dresses in a masculine way. This use could cause offence.
- butchest — butch haircut.
- hoydenish — a boisterous, bold, and carefree girl; a tomboy.
- mannish — being typical or suggestive of a man rather than a woman: mannish clothing styles for women; a mannish voice.
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