I have two daughters and one of them was always labeled a ‘tomboy’ because she liked to play with balls rather than dolls and wear ‘boy’ clothes. I’d buy her Thomas the Tank Engine underwear from the boy’s department because they didn’t make them for girls. Another child actually told her when she was in 3rd grade (so 8 years old about) that if she didn’t start wearing prettier clothes, she’d never get married. I giggle now but really wow. Where does that thought come from in someone so young? I’m totally getting off topic but she’s still sporty and so is my other daughter who might be described by some as more feminine. They’re both, like their mom, strong and independent girls but really feminine or masculine? I wouldn’t use either word to describe them or much else nowadays.