Definitions for hoydens

hoydens hoy·den

Spelling: [hoid-n]
IPA: /ˈhɔɪd n/

Hoydens is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 160 anagrams from letters in hoydens (dehnosy).

Definitions for hoydens

noun

  1. a boisterous, bold, and carefree girl; a tomboy.

adjective

  1. boisterous; rude.

Origin of hoydens

1585-95; perhaps Middle Dutch heyden boor, heathen

Examples for hoydens

I am such a hoyden—such a romp—I disgust every one that comes near me; and yet I can't be gentle and sweet like you, if I die.

She felt the long repressed, half-forgotten tomboy, hoyden Brinnaria surging up in her and gaining mastery.

She ascribed her hoyden behavior to the influence of the stage.

I hope I will not be too noisy, nor too much of a hoyden for you—for you are not well I am sure.

The hoyden took him up in a moment, and added of her own devilry a trumpet and banner.

Mrs. Jordan superlative in hoyden, and Jones well enough in Foppington.

And this hoyden had talked as though she took an interest in Austen!

For her to stay here, even with schooling at the Corners, is to let her grow up like a hoyden.

He had engaged a hoyden, and she was by way of becoming a lady.

Time and Love have vainly nibbled with sharp teeth; they have in no way lessened the vague but eternal charm of her hoyden breast.

Word Value for hoydens
Scrable

13

Words with friends

12

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