[blue]

tomboy mean these days, imma kinda confused here, i use to think it meant girls dressing and acting like boys but nowa days its like every slapper is a tomboy just bcos they like hangin with boys, i'm talking about lauren from last year and sallie this year, surely they are not tomboys they are just slappers.

[Jords]

Boys who have been blessed with the name Tom by their beloved mother and father.

[CaudleHalbard]

Tomboy used to be a girl whose interests were more like those of boys.

For example, a girl who is an enthusiast for cars and football.

[blue]

it surely had alot with the way they dress up too, no?

[CaudleHalbard]

Originally Posted by blue

it surely had alot with the way they dress up too, no?

Not really. It's more about interests, behaviour and attitude rather than clothing.

[KingOfTheMods]

Tomboy is more of a juvenile term, for girls who like climbing trees and playing in the mud rather than tea parties and Barbies. Ladette is the term for girls who are more like lads i.e they like drinking, shagging and kebabs.

[Spoon]

Dated, sexist term for girls who like activities considered boyish, like playing sports (horrors!)