Difference between Hoyden and Tomboy

What is the difference between Hoyden and Tomboy?

Hoyden as a noun is a rude, uncultured or rowdy girl or woman. while Tomboy as a noun is a girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A rude, uncultured or rowdy girl or woman.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Like a hoyden: high-spirited and boisterous; saucy, tomboyish.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.

Example sentence: I'm a tomboy naturally; I grew up hanging up with boys.

We hope you now know whether to use Hoyden or Tomboy in your sentence.