noun
- the quality or state of being tomboyish; having characteristics traditionally associated with boys rather than girls
Examples
- Her tomboyishness was evident in her preference for sports over dolls.
- The character’s tomboyishness made her relatable to many young readers.
- She embraced her tomboyishness and refused to conform to traditional gender expectations.
- His sister’s tomboyishness never bothered him; he enjoyed having a playmate who shared his interests.
- The tomboyishness of her childhood gave way to a more conventional style as she grew older.
- Many parents worry unnecessarily about their daughter’s tomboyishness.