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hoyden

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Definition of hoyden

as in tomboy

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Recent Examples of hoyden Rudeness is of course still frowned upon, and sometimes hoydens behaved in ways that are rude by today’s standards – a girl who pushed another out of her seat at school was a hoyden in 1865. — Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2018

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When rule-follower Ellie stumbles upon tomboy Ashley trapped in a Hot Topic at the mall, she becomes swept up into her world.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 July 2026
In the present, Lara meets Mari, a sarcastic and blunt high school tomboy who competes as a boxer.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

Definition of tomboy

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For anyone who's intrigued by a pixie but nervous about going that short, the bixie can feel like the perfect compromise.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
This pixie cut is close at the nape of the neck and fuller in the crown with soft edges, explains Laurie Anderson Ashe, stylist and owner of Hair Colour Concepts in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

— Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 26 July 2026

Definition of pixie

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Superhero movies weren't dominating the box office, and tapping the Evil Dead director for a PG-13 action romp that had been in development hell for 25 years wasn't guaranteed to work out.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026
The critter gained numerous fans during its brief romp around Comerica, with the crowd booing after its capture and again when Miller called for a round of applause for the ground crew after the ordeal.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of romp

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More polished than a sandal (especially those of the flip-flop variety), loafers bring an unexpected attitude to dresses—on in Kendall Jenner’s case, an oversized button-up—with their gamine, preppy charm.

— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 23 June 2026
The actors are all likeable enough, especially the gamine Demoustier, but they are stuck with limp material that’s more twee than captivating.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026

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