Tomboy

Definitions

1. A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.
2. A rude, boisterous boy.
   obsolete
3. An immodest or bold woman.
   obsolete
4. A butch lesbian.
   Philippines, colloquial

Equivalents

Examples

“His sister, his dearest and only playmate, is a tomboy at heart.”

““When you have⟳ a little girl like⟳ mine who is obsessed with the ocean and giant squids and insect infestations in homes, she’s considered weird or odd or a tomboy when in fact, science and things like⟳ that should be considered girly.””

CEFR level