tomboyishness

[US]/ˈtɒmbɔɪɪʃnəs/
[UK]/ˈtɑːmbɔɪɪʃnəs/

Translation

n.The quality or state of being a tomboy; masculine behavior or characteristics in a girl or woman

Phrases & Collocations

excessive tomboyishness

natural tomboyishness

undeniable tomboyishness

her tomboyishness

pure tomboyishness

charming tomboyishness

childhood tomboyishness

his tomboyishness

tomboyishnesses

endearing tomboyishness

Example Sentences

her tomboyishness made her stand out in the traditional ballet class.

the character's tomboyishness was portrayed as a charming quality in the film.

despite her tomboyishness, she excelled at traditional feminine pursuits.

the novel explores themes of tomboyishness and identity formation.

her tomboyishness often led to misunderstandings with more conservative peers.

the actress brought a certain tomboyishness to the sophisticated role.

tomboyishness was seen as a phase that most girls eventually outgrew.

she embraced her tomboyishness rather than trying to conform to expectations.

the documentary examines how tomboyishness is perceived in different cultures.

her tomboyishness balanced perfectly with her elegant writing style.

the book challenges the notion that tomboyishness is merely a childhood phase.

parents struggled to understand their daughter's increasing tomboyishness during puberty.

her tomboyishness created tension with her grandmother's traditional expectations.

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