A term that has almost completely disappeared from use as result of the excessive gender individualism that has become so pervasive in Western (especially American) youth.
The term "tomboy" is used to describe a masculine girl or a girl who behaves in ways that are more closely associated with that which would be expected of a male. Despite this masculine behavior, the tomboy is still a girl. Due to the polarization of gender roles and behaviors ironically caused by the social push for gender variance, no one can be a "boyish girl" or "girlish boy" anymore. Now, you're either one or the other (or none, apparently). As such, the term "tomboy" rarely sees use anymore.
The term "tomboy" is used to describe a masculine girl or a girl who behaves in ways that are more closely associated with that which would be expected of a male. Despite this masculine behavior, the tomboy is still a girl. Due to the polarization of gender roles and behaviors ironically caused by the social push for gender variance, no one can be a "boyish girl" or "girlish boy" anymore. Now, you're either one or the other (or none, apparently). As such, the term "tomboy" rarely sees use anymore.
8-year old boy: "I like trucks."
8-year-old girl: "I like trucks, too!"
*they play together*
Adult observer: "Those boys are so adorable."
Other adult observer: "You mean 'that boy and that girl'?"
Adult observer: "No, they are both playing with trucks. Only boys play with trucks."
Other adult observer: "Perhaps not everyone has to perfectly fit into gender expectations to still be considered their biologically-correspondent gender?"
Adult observer: "But only boys play with trucks."
Other adult observer: "She can be a girl and like trucks. It's not against the rules to be a tomboy."
8-year-old girl: "I like trucks, too!"
*they play together*
Adult observer: "Those boys are so adorable."
Other adult observer: "You mean 'that boy and that girl'?"
Adult observer: "No, they are both playing with trucks. Only boys play with trucks."
Other adult observer: "Perhaps not everyone has to perfectly fit into gender expectations to still be considered their biologically-correspondent gender?"
Adult observer: "But only boys play with trucks."
Other adult observer: "She can be a girl and like trucks. It's not against the rules to be a tomboy."
by a boy named Tom May 21, 2018
A girl who behaves like a boy. Most of the time has more friends who are boys than girls. Would rather play soccer than go shopping.
I'm a tomboy. I have 2 friends who are boys and 1 friend who is a girl. I never braid my hair, and I only tied it back a few times. I climb trees and camp out.
by Fishbird January 18, 2008
a girl who can sometimes act and dress guyish
-she likes sports
-hangs with mostly guys
-is not the most popular person
-doesn't care about what other people think
-can fight
-isn't afraid to get down and dirty
-never puts her hair up
-wears baggy clothes but still looks good
-has nice hair
-usually sporty and strong
-fit and exercises instead of going anorexic or bulimic like some preppy asshole who wants to look good
-can do anything, any guy or girl can do cuz shes A LOT FUKKIN BETTER then U!!!!!!
-she likes sports
-hangs with mostly guys
-is not the most popular person
-doesn't care about what other people think
-can fight
-isn't afraid to get down and dirty
-never puts her hair up
-wears baggy clothes but still looks good
-has nice hair
-usually sporty and strong
-fit and exercises instead of going anorexic or bulimic like some preppy asshole who wants to look good
-can do anything, any guy or girl can do cuz shes A LOT FUKKIN BETTER then U!!!!!!
by >> !$0b3/ << January 16, 2009
A tomboy is a girl that doesn't really act like a girl. Tomboys don't really have to wear guy clothes, but they can wear things that are more relaxed to them opposed to girlie girls who will wear skin tight clothes and high heels a lot. Tomboys will not act like most girlie girls. They will make their own decisions and they really don't want or need anyone elses opinions. They can be involved in more rough activities, like football or hockey, and can be more interested in mechanics, computers, video games... tomboys don't really care about dirt; they can wear the same pair of jeans for days and not really give a dang. They do tend to hang around boys a lot, but they might also have some other tomboy friends. Sometimes if they have a girlie girl friend, it's could be because it's a long time relationship, or maybe it's a friend of one of their friends. Tomboys are not to be confused with stock show girls. Some tomboys tend to catch the attention of boys because they happen to have a lot of common intrests with boys. Some tomboys may notice, but don't really care.
Some reasons to cause a girl to be a tomboy would be that she grew up with a lot of guys around, like if she has a few brothers or if she grew up just with her dad.
Some reasons to cause a girl to be a tomboy would be that she grew up with a lot of guys around, like if she has a few brothers or if she grew up just with her dad.
I'm a tomboy. I grew up with just my dad and always got on good terms with guys instead of girls. I have four best friends. Two are tomboys, like me, one of them is a guy, and the other is a stock show girl.
by FreakAttack March 6, 2011
A chick that usually acts like a guy:
1. wears jeans all the time without thinking twice
2. thinks twice before wearing a skirt, then thinks again and decides not to
3. never to be seen in a skirt or dress of ANY kind
4. has mostly guys for friends
5. doesnt mind getting dirty once in a while
6. complete opposite of a girly girl
1. wears jeans all the time without thinking twice
2. thinks twice before wearing a skirt, then thinks again and decides not to
3. never to be seen in a skirt or dress of ANY kind
4. has mostly guys for friends
5. doesnt mind getting dirty once in a while
6. complete opposite of a girly girl
Brandy is such a tomboy... Shes always with those boys and never once has she ever worn dress... SHE CLIMS TREES FOR GODS SAKE!
by Brandy Doolittle April 10, 2006
A girl that acts like a boy. They like football, soccer, baseball, basketball, and certain musics. Like heavy metal, screamo, etc. You may make fun of them, or pick on them, but that is your mistake. Tomboy's are special.
by Kiersten1074 December 4, 2011
A girl who doesn't like to be a girly-girl. She never likes to wear skirts, dresses ext. She doesn't mind getting dirty and is really popular of herr friends very active plays all kinds of sports and very strong.
I've been a tomboy ever since i was 4 now im 11 and i have millions of friends and a few boys who fancy me i play 4 loads of teams in football like hampsted school and caterlowes i am fast and a few weeks ago i ran and smashed my hand through a double-glazed, wired, frosted window and had to stay in hospital 4 2 days with out cryying im veryyyyyyyyyy popular and good-looking
by football-girl123 December 20, 2009