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hoydenish

/ˈhɔɪ.dən.ɪʃ/

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adjective

/ˈhɔɪ.dən.ɪʃ/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее девушку или женщину, которая ведёт себя шумно, дерзко или по-мальчишески.

An archaic adjective describing a girl or woman who is boisterous, bold, or tomboyish in behavior.

  1. Wild and boisterous (of girls)C2formalbritish

    Describes a girl or young woman who is lively, energetic, and behaves in a rough or noisy manner, often in a way that is considered unfeminine.

    ruСорванец (о девушках)

    • Her hoydenish behavior shocked the strict governess.
    • The novel's heroine is a hoydenish girl who loves climbing trees.
    • He was charmed by her hoydenish spirit and disregard for convention.

    Synonymsboisterousrambunctiousrollickingroughrowdytomboyishunrulywild

    Antonymsdemuregenteelgentleladylikemodestrefined

Forms
  • more hoydenish comparative form
  • most hoydenish superlative form
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