Definition of tomboy
: a girl who behaves in a manner usually considered boyish
tomboyishness
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As is the matter of Superman killing Batman, come to think of it, or the entry of yet another Robin, this time a tomboy who haunts the Caped Crusader’s steps.
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First Known Use of tomboy
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TOMBOY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of tomboy for English Language Learners
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: a girl who enjoys things that people think are more suited to boys
TOMBOY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of tomboy for Students
: a girl who enjoys things that some people think are more suited to boys
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