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hoydenism

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hoydenism

ill-bred, boisterous, or tomboyish behavior in a woman. — hoyden, n. , — hoydenish, adj.

See also: Behavior

ill-bred, boisterous, or tomboyish behavior in a woman. — hoyden, n. — hoydenish, adj.

See also: Women

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hoydenism

hoydenism - masculinity in women (especially in girls and young women)

masculinity - the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men

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