tomboy UK /ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/US /ˈtɑm.bɔɪ/ noun4 •A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.His sister, his dearest and only playmate, is a tomboy at heart. •(Philippines, informal) A butch lesbian. •(no longer used) A rude, boisterous boy. •(no longer used) An immodest or bold woman. formstomboys