hoyden

Meanings

• noun

  A mischievous, unruly, or boisterous girl or young woman.

  - "She was a hoyden as a child, always getting into mischief."
  - "Despite her hoyden behavior, she grew up to become a respected member of society."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɔɪdən/
   
   
   
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Variants

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hoyden , hoydenish , hoydens

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Etymology

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Originally, a boy or man, later applied to a girl or woman.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hoyden' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'hoyde', meaning 'rude, boorish, or clumsy'.

2. The term 'hoyden' was originally used to describe boys and men, but later came to be applied to girls and women.

3. In some literary works, the term 'hoyden' is used interchangeably with the term 'tomboy'.

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Related Concepts

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1. tomboy: A girl who enjoys traditionally masculine activities and behavior, similar to a hoyden.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'hoyden' has been used to describe strong-willed and independent female characters. In art, there are depictions of hoydenish girls playing and having fun in various settings.

How to Memorize "hoyden"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a boisterous and mischievous girl. Imagine her running around, laughing, and causing trouble.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hoyden' with the image of a strong-willed, independent girl.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in 'hoyden': H - Happy, O - Outgoing, Y - Young, D - Daring, E - Exciting

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