tomboyish

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Holmes played Joey Potter, Dawson’s tomboyish best friend and sometime love interest; their will-they-won’t-they pairing powered much of the show’s tension.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

She won the part after her photograph was sent by her mum Leona to a casting agent which had published an advert seeking tomboyish girls aged between 10 and 12.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2022

Bee, with her quiet demeanor, accented English and humble, tomboyish clothing, is very different from Sophie and her longtime posse of outrageous rich kids.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2022

The tomboyish Yahritza, who exudes confidence in the group’s videos, tends to shyly look away when answering questions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2022

She was tomboyish, except for the dress, with short hair and a muscular jaw.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs