tomgirl ​Definitions and Synonyms ​noun. DEFINITIONS1. 1. a girlish boy (or man); a mixed-gender person who is predominantly a boy (or man) Although he was wearing a navy blue shirt and khaki pants, with each of his fingernails painted a different color he looked like a tomgirl.

Whats the difference between tomboy and Tomgirl?

As nouns the difference between tomboy and tomgirl is that tomboy is a girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner while tomgirl is a boy who behaves in a typically girlish manner.

Why do we say tomboy?

The word Tomboy originates from the name “Tom” in England, which in the mid 16th century was often used to denote your average male, similar to the use of John today, e.g. John Doe. The name Thomas or Tom also held connotations of a person who is aggressive.

What do u call a tomboy?

Noun. A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner. gamine. hoyden.