by teendanger May 24, 2009
Get the Tomgirlmug. A more appropriate word to describe girls who are rugged, sporty, NOT overtly girlish or frilly and less interested in clothes, makeup or remaining clean and pretty while playing.
Girls who play hard and are willing to get dirty and even rough, often playing in and doing typical boys activities, even though WE"RE NOT BOYS! We just know how fun it is to play like a boy ;) . But calling a rugged, street savvy girl a 'tomboy' negates her uniqueness as a non-traditional female. This way that is still honored but recognizes her tough, sporty ways.
Girls who play hard and are willing to get dirty and even rough, often playing in and doing typical boys activities, even though WE"RE NOT BOYS! We just know how fun it is to play like a boy ;) . But calling a rugged, street savvy girl a 'tomboy' negates her uniqueness as a non-traditional female. This way that is still honored but recognizes her tough, sporty ways.
"I was a real tomgirl as a child; complete with a boys bike, hotwheels and short hair."
"She's a total tomgirl, she just loves rough-housing in the dirt, chasing and playing hard with the boys without a worry for herself or her clothes!"
"She's a total tomgirl, she just loves rough-housing in the dirt, chasing and playing hard with the boys without a worry for herself or her clothes!"
by Damiana00 July 9, 2019
Get the Tomgirlmug. A tomgirl is similar to a Tomboy in that she likes to play sports - and can keep up with the best of them. However, while a tomboy likes to wear baggy clothes and not embrace her sexuality, the tomgirl cleans up nicely and puts pride into her personal appearance.
by Tomgirl original May 18, 2009
Get the Tomgirlmug. By name alone, this term was originally used to refer to a GIRL who acted like a boy in many ways (masculine), much the same way that a Nancyboy was a BOY who acted like a girl in many ways (feminine). The name TomBoy when used to refer to a female makes zero sense. NancyBoy (girl-boy) uses a girl's name to modify the boy's behavior. TomGirl (boy-girl)functions exactly the same way. TomBoy is, in essence, Boy-Boy.
by Agent113 July 2, 2016
Get the Tomgirlmug. The current equivalent of a “tomboy,” (which is a more outdated way to refer to a tough girl.)
Tomboy is a term that was most used and liked by trans guys and some nonbinary people, because the label “boy” in tomboy felt very affirming, and might still be used by closeted trans people today.
However, those who actually consider themselves girls today, may find the label “tomboy” to be insinuating that they’re toughness is a boy trait, which detracts from the fact that women can be strong. So maybe prefer to switch to the term tomgirl.
Tomboy is a term that was most used and liked by trans guys and some nonbinary people, because the label “boy” in tomboy felt very affirming, and might still be used by closeted trans people today.
However, those who actually consider themselves girls today, may find the label “tomboy” to be insinuating that they’re toughness is a boy trait, which detracts from the fact that women can be strong. So maybe prefer to switch to the term tomgirl.
by SparklyNinja August 12, 2021
Get the Tomgirlmug. A tomgirl is a male individual who expresses themselves in a traditionally feminine way through clothing, activities, or lifestyle. Not all tomboys fall under the transgender umbrella because gender expression and gender identity are different. Tomgirls are the female counterparts to tomboys: girls or women who express themselves in a more masculine manner. Tomgirls are often subject to stereotypes, such as being associated with homosexuality. It's important to note that not all tomgirls are gay; some are straight, bisexual, pansexual, etc.
Adam: Ey, look at him wearing that skirt like a sissy.
Carson: Huh? Oh! That's Alexander, he's a tomgirl.
Carson: Huh? Oh! That's Alexander, he's a tomgirl.
by Mary Doe loves you August 13, 2025
Get the Tomgirlmug. A Tomgirl is a male with certain female traits be it he wears male type clothing that are actually female clothing. He may like or prefer female activities and acts in a way more feminine than most men.
A Tomgirl whilst on the verge of being a crossdresser doesnt see himself as one, the clothes he wears are feminine but not obviously so.
He can be married and straight but still be a Tomgirl in the same way a Tomboy can be identified as liking masculine type activities and often wear male type clothing ie jeans in preference to being a wearer of traditional dresses and make up assocated with females.
A Tomgirl whilst on the verge of being a crossdresser doesnt see himself as one, the clothes he wears are feminine but not obviously so.
He can be married and straight but still be a Tomgirl in the same way a Tomboy can be identified as liking masculine type activities and often wear male type clothing ie jeans in preference to being a wearer of traditional dresses and make up assocated with females.
My friend is a dominant masculine male but i am sure the jeans he wears are designed for female, you can tell by the tighness and cut, he maybe a Tomgirl.
by A long term cuck husband March 11, 2025
Get the Tomgirlmug.