Tomboy (en. Tomboy)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A girl who shows interest in activities or hobbies typically associated with boys.

Liza is a tomboy who loves to play football with her friends.

Si Liza ay isang tomboy na mahilig maglaro ng football kasama ang kanyang mga kaibigan.

A girl who exhibits traits that are naturally masculine, such as clothing or behavior.

I wonder why her style seems tomboyish.

Nagtataka ako kung bakit ang kanyang estilo ay parang tomboy.

tomboy girl

A girl who has feminine traits but might be interested in activities typically associated with boys.

tomboy na babae

gender

Refers to the social category of male and female and the expectations associated with it.

gender

gender expression

The way a person presents their identity through clothing, behavior, and other aspects.

gender expression

A girl who prefers things that are considered masculine, not very feminine.

Mia is a tomboy, she loves playing basketball more than putting on makeup.

Si Mia, tomboy yan, mahilig mag-play ng basketball kaysa mag-makeup.

A girl with a strong personality, currently more liberated from social expectations.

Janice is a tomboy, but she is really proud of herself.

Si Janice ay tomboy, pero talagang proud siya sa sarili niya.

A girl who does not conform to the usual female stereotypes.

She’s a tomboy, so she’s not afraid to express herself.

Tomboy siya, kaya hindi siya takot mag-express ng kanyang sarili.