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- [hoid-n]
- /ˈhɔɪd n/
- /ˈhɔɪd.nɪʃ/
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- [hoid-n]
- /ˈhɔɪd n/
Definitions of hoydenish word
- noun hoydenish a boisterous, bold, and carefree girl; a tomboy. 1
- adjective hoydenish boisterous; rude. 1
- noun hoydenish Somewhat hoyden. 1
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Origin of hoydenish
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; perhaps < Middle Dutch heyden boor, heathen
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Parts of speech for Hoydenish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hoydenish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
hoydenish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hoydenish
adj hoydenish
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
- mincing — (of the gait, speech, behavior, etc.) affectedly dainty, nice, or elegant.
- teenage — of, relating to, or characteristic of a teenager.
- unsophisticated — not sophisticated; simple; artless.
- young — being in the first or early stage of life or growth; youthful; not old: a young woman.
Antonyms for hoydenish
adj hoydenish
- matronly — of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a matron; maturely dignified; stately.
- mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- sophisticated — sophisticated.
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