The difference between Janegirl and Tomboy

When used as nouns, janegirl means a boy who behaves in a typically girlish manner, whereas tomboy means a girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.


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  1. Janegirl as a noun (rare, nonstandard):

    A boy who behaves in a typically girlish manner.

  1. Tomboy as a noun:

    A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.

    Examples:

    "His sister, his dearest and only playmate, is a tomboy at heart."

    "synonyms: hoydladette romp"

    "ant girly girl"

  2. Tomboy as a noun (Philippines, colloquial):

    A lesbian.

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