Definition of tomboy
:a girl who behaves in a manner usually considered boyish
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Predictably, these stylish tomboys were a grave source of worry to parents, educators, physicians and clergymen, who feared that sports and higher education would be ruinous.
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A tomboy by nature, Basu nonetheless creates frilly masterpieces to please 5-year-old Beatrix, who loves jewelry and dressing up.
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And that found Arya Stark transformed, through tragedy and trauma, from a Lyanna-esque tomboy into a wide-eyed revenge-monster.
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Her transformation from plucky tomboy moppet to bloodthirsty teen beastie is complete.
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Stephanie Hodge excels as his tomboy sister, Sabine (another Ludwig creation).
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FROM COINAGE: 4 Ways to Work Out Without Killing Your Wallet Her transition from a tomboy to feminine style isn’t the only major change she’s made in her 40s.
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Whether channeling her inner tomboy in a sleek pantsuit, or going full-on glam in an extravagant silky gown, the starlet always looks put together and in the sartorial know.
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As a kid, Gill was a tomboy who had five acres of property to roam at the family home and endless woods surrounding it.
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First Known Use of tomboy
1566
TOMBOY Defined for English Language Learners
tomboy
play
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Definition 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
tomboy
play
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tom·boy
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Definition of tomboy for Students
:a girl who enjoys things that some people think are more suited to boys
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