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.
The current equivalent of a “tomboy,” (which is a more outdated way to refer to a tough girl.)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.
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.
My friend is a dominantmasculine 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.
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.