tomboy
noun/ˈtɑmˌbɔɪ/
Frequency rank: #15,933 most common English word
Meaning
A girl who enjoys activities or behaviors traditionally considered typical of boys.
Example sentence
Her friends called her tomboy because she loved climbing trees and playing football with the boys.
Synonyms & related words
- roughneck
- rowdy
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