hoydenism
/ˈhɔɪdənɪzəm/
noun
- The behavior or spirit of a hoyden; tomboyishness or boisterous, unruly conduct in a girl or young woman.
- The school discouraged hoydenism, insisting that young ladies behave with decorum.
- Her hoydenism was tolerated by her family, who admired her energy even when it led to broken vases.
- In the 19th century, hoydenism was often seen as a phase that girls would outgrow.
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