1. a boisterous, energetic girl or young woman who behaves in a tomboyish manner
Usage: somewhat archaic

Examples

• The young hoyden climbed trees and played rough games with the neighborhood boys.
• Her grandmother disapproved of her hoyden behavior at formal dinners.
• Despite being called a hoyden, she was proud of her adventurous spirit.
• The novel’s heroine was portrayed as a charming hoyden who defied social conventions.
• She transformed from a carefree hoyden into a refined young woman.
• The hoyden’s muddy dress scandalized the proper ladies at the garden party.