tomboy
2 synonyms for tomboy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A girl who enjoys activities or behaviour typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From "tom" (short for Thomas) plus "boy." First recorded in the mid-1500s describing a boisterous girl, though early citations are ambiguous; the modern meaning was established by the late 1500s.
Full origin of tomboy →Frequently asked questions
What does “tomboy” mean?
The word “tomboy” means a girl who enjoys activities or behaviour typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports. In plain terms, a girl who prefers boyish activities, clothes, or play style over more traditionally "girly" pursuits.
How do you pronounce “tomboy”?
“Tomboy” is pronounced TOM-boy (/ˈtɑm.bɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tomboy” in a sentence?
Here is “tomboy” used in a sentence: “As a kid she was a total tomboy, always climbing trees with the neighborhood boys.”
What part of speech is “tomboy”?
“Tomboy” is a noun.
Where does the word “tomboy” come from?
The word “tomboy” dates back to around 1500. From "tom" (short for Thomas) plus "boy." First recorded in the mid-1500s describing a boisterous girl, though early citations are ambiguous; the modern meaning was established by the late 1500s.
