noun
tomgirl
Tomgirl (noun) means a boy who acts in a way usually seen as girlish.
noun
1
A boy who acts in a way usually seen as girlish.
2
Another word for a tomboy, a girl who behaves in a way typically associated with boys.
"But she still wears her sweatpants in size XXXL, and hasn't lost that tomgirl touch. "A stylist kept trying to tell me to wear heels," she says. "You're not gonna be sliding and gliding in no heels.""
— Vibe (2007)
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Etymology
From tom + girl. The “girlish boy” sense was formed as an antonym of tomboy; the “boyish girl” sense is an alteration of tomboy to reinforce that the referent is a girl.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of tomgirl?
"tomgirl" (noun) means a boy who acts in a way usually seen as girlish.
What is another word for tomgirl?
Other words for "tomgirl" include tomboy.
What are the different meanings of tomgirl?
"tomgirl" has 2 main meanings: 1. A boy who acts in a way usually seen as girlish; 2. Another word for a tomboy, a girl who behaves in a way typically associated with boys.
