tom boy

A form of tomboy — A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.

Meanings

nountom boy (plural tom boys)

plural tom boys

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of tomboy.
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APA

tom boy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tom%20boy

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Chicago

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