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hoydenish

hoy·den
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hoid-n]
    • /ˈhɔɪd n/
    • /ˈhɔɪd.nɪʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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.

adjective hoydenish

  • juvenile — of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suitable or intended for young persons: juvenile books.
  • manlike — resembling a human being; anthropoid.

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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