A tomboy is a girl who exhibits characteristics or behaviors considered typical of a boy. Common characteristics include wearing masculine clothing and engaging in games and activities that are physical in nature and are considered in different cultures to be unfeminine or the domain of boys.

Why is it called tomboy?

When the term “tomboy” first appeared, in the mid-16th century, it actually was a name for male children who were rude and boisterous. But by the 1590s, the word underwent a shift toward its current, feminine usage: a “wild, romping girl, [a] girl who acts like a spirited boy.”

What does girly girl mean?

Girly girl is a term for a girl or woman who chooses to dress and behave in a traditionally feminine style, such as wearing pink, using make-up, using perfume, dressing in skirts, dresses and blouses, and talking about relationships and other activities which are associated with the traditional gender role of a girl.

What is a female female?

1a : a female person : a woman or a girl. b : an individual of the sex that is typically capable of bearing young or producing eggs. 2 : a pistillate plant. Other Words from female Synonyms & Antonyms Did you know? More Example Sentences Learn More About female.