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Definition of tomboyish

tomboyish

/ˈtɑːmˌbɔɪ.ɪʃ/
tom · boy · ish

Adverb:tomboyishly
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Characteristic of a girl or woman who enjoys rough, active pastimes or exhibits behaviors and styles traditionally associated with boys.

Example

"During her childhood, she had a tomboyish streak and preferred climbing trees and playing soccer over indoor games."

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