Tomboy
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.
Often appears as...
- be a tomboy
- act like a tomboy
noun
A homosexuality woman who appears masculine.
She's a tomboy; she doesn't wear dresses or makeup.
Often appears as...
- be a tomboy
- look like a tomboy
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.
Often appears as...
- be a tomboy
- act like a tomboy
noun
A homosexuality woman who appears masculine.
She's a tomboy; she doesn't wear dresses or makeup.
Often appears as...
- be a tomboy
- look like a tomboy
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Norms
Refers to girls preferring activities or behaviors culturally associated with boys.
She's always playing in the mud like a tomboy.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Insulting
Can be a neutral description without intending to offend or insult.
My sister is quite the tomboy, always climbing trees and playing football.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Gender Identity
Being a tomboy doesn't imply anything about a girl's gender identity.
Just because she's a tomboy doesn't mean she doesn't identify as a girl.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Norms
Refers to girls preferring activities or behaviors culturally associated with boys.
She's always playing in the mud like a tomboy.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Insulting
Can be a neutral description without intending to offend or insult.
My sister is quite the tomboy, always climbing trees and playing football.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Gender Identity
Being a tomboy doesn't imply anything about a girl's gender identity.
Just because she's a tomboy doesn't mean she doesn't identify as a girl.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Norms
Refers to girls preferring activities or behaviors culturally associated with boys.
She's always playing in the mud like a tomboy.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Insulting
Can be a neutral description without intending to offend or insult.
My sister is quite the tomboy, always climbing trees and playing football.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Gender Identity
Being a tomboy doesn't imply anything about a girl's gender identity.
Just because she's a tomboy doesn't mean she doesn't identify as a girl.
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Video examples
Bring on the female...
I'm raising a little girl, and she has a little tomboy in her, which by the way is a terrible thing to call a girl. What that basically is saying is, those traits that define you, they're not really yours, they're just on loan to you for a little while from boys. But do you know how much grief she's going to take in her life
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In Her Words: Sylvia...
it was okay to do things no matter what I had an older brother and a younger brother and I was one of the boys if you will tomboy if you will although my mother did say when I was a teenager
Video examples
Bring on the female...
I'm raising a little girl, and she has a little tomboy in her, which by the way is a terrible thing to call a girl. What that basically is saying is, those traits that define you, they're not really yours, they're just on loan to you for a little while from boys. But do you know how much grief she's going to take in her life
Video examples
In Her Words: Sylvia...
it was okay to do things no matter what I had an older brother and a younger brother and I was one of the boys if you will tomboy if you will although my mother did say when I was a teenager
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Quote examples
Erika Christensen
American Actress
Growing up, I was a bit of a tomboy; feminine things took a while to find their place in my world. But diamonds made me understand the magic and beauty of jewelry.
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Isla Fisher
Australian Actress
I was raised as a tomboy with boys, and I never really feel like myself when I am really dolled up at premieres and showbiz events.
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Sofia Richie
American Celebrity
I have a tough personality but then have a very soft side to me. I'm kind of a tomboy, but I throw it together with girly pieces.
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Paul Walker
American Actor
I like a woman that's capable and at the same time feminine. I admire tomboy qualities but with a feminine touch.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
I've been a tomboy my whole life. But then you get older, you get married, you soften up.
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Yvonne Orji
Nigerian Actress
I grew up with three older brothers, so I'm very much a tomboy in real life.
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Alexis Knapp
American Actress
I was raised with three bothers, no sisters. I've always been a tomboy.
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Nina Dobrev
Canadian Actress
In my day-to-day life, I'm kind of a tomboy. I like being comfortable.
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Charlotte Flair
American Athlete
I've played sports, and I've been a tomboy my whole life.
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Kriti Sanon
Indian Actress
I played a tomboy character in 'Dohchay.
Quote examples
Erika Christensen
American Actress
Growing up, I was a bit of a tomboy; feminine things took a while to find their place in my world. But diamonds made me understand the magic and beauty of jewelry.
Quote examples
Isla Fisher
Australian Actress
I was raised as a tomboy with boys, and I never really feel like myself when I am really dolled up at premieres and showbiz events.
Quote examples
Sofia Richie
American Celebrity
I have a tough personality but then have a very soft side to me. I'm kind of a tomboy, but I throw it together with girly pieces.
Quote examples
Paul Walker
American Actor
I like a woman that's capable and at the same time feminine. I admire tomboy qualities but with a feminine touch.
Quote examples
Mary J. Blige
American Musician
I've been a tomboy my whole life. But then you get older, you get married, you soften up.
Quote examples
Yvonne Orji
Nigerian Actress
I grew up with three older brothers, so I'm very much a tomboy in real life.
Quote examples
Alexis Knapp
American Actress
I was raised with three bothers, no sisters. I've always been a tomboy.
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Nina Dobrev
Canadian Actress
In my day-to-day life, I'm kind of a tomboy. I like being comfortable.
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Charlotte Flair
American Athlete
I've played sports, and I've been a tomboy my whole life.
Quote examples
Kriti Sanon
Indian Actress
I played a tomboy character in 'Dohchay.
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