Tomboy

usgb/ˈtɑːmbɔɪ/
noun

A girl who likes things that are traditionally considered more suitable for boys.

Despite being a tomboy in her childhood, she became a successful fashion designer.
Visual representation of "tomboy" - A girl who likes things that are traditionally considered more suitable for boys.

Often appears as...

  • be a tomboy
  • act like a tomboy
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Gender Norms

Refers to girls preferring activities or behaviors culturally associated with boys.

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She's always playing in the mud like a tomboy.
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Not Insulting

Can be a neutral description without intending to offend or insult.

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My sister is quite the tomboy, always climbing trees and playing football.
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Not Gender Identity

Being a tomboy doesn't imply anything about a girl's gender identity.

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Just because she's a tomboy doesn't mean she doesn't identify as a girl.
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