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tomboy Synonyms
Another word for tomboy
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• noun (Context 1)
A girl or young woman who enjoys rough, noisy, or outdoor activities and styles of dress traditionally associated with boys.
Usage Example
"Growing up as a self-described hoyden, she spent most of her summer afternoons climbing trees and playing baseball with her brothers."
Strong
hoyden
Weak
romp
Opposites of tomboy
The opposite of tomboy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
girly-girl
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tomboy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tomboy