noun
tomgirl
Tomgirl (noun) means a boy who behaves in a typically girlish manner.
noun
1
A boy who behaves in a typically girlish manner.
2
Synonym of tomboy (“girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner”).
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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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What is the meaning of tomgirl?
"tomgirl" (noun) means a boy who behaves in a typically girlish manner.
What are the different meanings of tomgirl?
"tomgirl" has 2 main meanings: 1. A boy who behaves in a typically girlish manner; 2. Synonym of tomboy (“girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner”).