hoiden
[ hoid-n ]
/ ˈhɔɪd n /
noun, adjective
OTHER WORDS FROM hoiden
hoi·den·ish, adjectiveWords nearby hoiden
Definition for hoiden (2 of 2)
hoyden
or hoi·den
[ hoid-n ]
/ ˈhɔɪd n /
noun
a boisterous, bold, and carefree girl; a tomboy.
adjective
boisterous; rude.
Origin of hoyden
1585–95; perhaps < Middle Dutch
heyden boor,
heathen
OTHER WORDS FROM hoyden
hoy·den·ish, adjective hoy·den·ism, nounExample sentences from the Web for hoiden
British Dictionary definitions for hoiden (1 of 2)
Derived forms of hoiden
hoidenish, adjective hoidenishness, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for hoiden (2 of 2)
hoyden
hoiden
/ (ˈhɔɪdən) /
noun
a wild boisterous girl; tomboy
Derived forms of hoyden
hoydenish or hoidenish, adjective hoydenishness or hoidenishness, nounWord Origin for hoyden
C16: perhaps from Middle Dutch
heidijn heathen