How to Pronounce "tomboy"
word
ˈtɑmˌbɔɪ
TAHM-boy
tˈɒmbɔɪ
TOM-boy
Definition
A girl who enjoys activities or behaviors usually associated with boys, such as playing sports or wearing boyish clothes. It often describes girls who are energetic and don't follow traditional ideas of femininity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɑmˌbɔɪ
British English
tˈɒmbɔɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAHM-boy
UK
TOM-boy
Listen in Context
My little sister is a tomboy and loves to play soccer.
Lisa is known as the tomboy in her class.
As a tomboy, she prefers jeans and sneakers over dresses.
People used to call me a tomboy because I climbed trees all the time.