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hoyden

/hɔɪdən/ noun · British & US
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What does hoyden mean?

noun

A boisterous or unmanageable girl or young woman; a tomboy. A woman who is considered to be unrefined or uncouth.

Example

"The hoydenish behavior of the young girl at the party was a source of amusement for everyone."

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