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Definition of tomboy

tomboy

/ˈtɑːm.bɔɪ/
tom · boy
Plural:tomboys
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Adjective:tomboyish
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• noun

1

A girl or young woman who enjoys rough, noisy, or outdoor activities and styles of dress traditionally associated with boys.

Example

"Growing up as a self-described tomboy, she spent most of her summer afternoons climbing trees and playing baseball with her brothers."

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• Nearby Words

tombigbee
tomblike
tombola
tomboy
tomboyish
tomboyishly
tombstone

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century, the word combines the nickname 'Tom' with 'boy' and originally referred to a rude, boisterous, or high-spirited boy before shifting in the late 1500s to describe a spirited girl who behaves like a boy.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tomboy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tomboy
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