Definitions
- Describing a lively and boisterous girl who is carefree and unconcerned with social conventions. - Referring to a girl who is rough and tumble, often preferring to play with boys rather than girls. - Talking about a girl who is energetic and playful, with a mischievous streak.
- Describing a girl who enjoys activities traditionally associated with boys, such as sports or outdoor games. - Referring to a girl who prefers to wear boyish clothing and has a more masculine appearance. - Talking about a girl who is confident, independent, and unafraid to challenge gender stereotypes.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe girls who do not conform to traditional gender roles.
- 2Both words suggest a sense of independence and confidence.
- 3Both words can be used in a positive or negative context depending on the speaker's attitude.
- 4Both words are informal and colloquial in nature.
- 5Both words are used to describe girls who are not afraid to be themselves.
What is the difference?
- 1Appearance: Tomboy often implies a more masculine appearance, while hoyden does not necessarily have a specific appearance associated with it.
- 2Activities: Tomboy often implies a preference for traditionally male activities, while hoyden can refer to any kind of energetic or boisterous behavior.
- 3Connotation: Tomboy is generally viewed as a positive trait, while hoyden can have negative connotations of being too wild or unruly.
- 4Usage: Tomboy is more commonly used than hoyden in modern English.
Remember this!
Hoyden and tomboy are both words used to describe girls who do not conform to traditional gender roles. However, tomboy is a more modern term that suggests a girl who enjoys traditionally male activities and may have a more masculine appearance. On the other hand, hoyden is an older term that describes a girl who is energetic and boisterous, but does not necessarily have a specific appearance or activity associated with it. While both words suggest a sense of independence and confidence, tomboy is generally viewed more positively than hoyden.
