boygirl

Boygirl is a informal portmanteau that combines the words boy and girl. It does not denote a single, formally recognized identity or category, but rather a flexible term that can appear in different contexts to describe blending or challenging traditional gender norms.

In popular culture and creative contexts, "boygirl" may be used as a persona, character descriptor, or brand name. Its meaning is highly context-dependent and can range from playful or performative gender expression to a more explicit statement about nonconformity. Because it is not standardized, authors, artists, and marketers may attach different associations to the term in different works.

In discussions of gender, the term can be encountered as a descriptive or rhetorical device rather than a precise identity label. It might be used to evoke ambiguity, fluidity, or a mix of masculine and feminine cues. However, it is not a substitute for established terms used by individuals to describe their own identities, such as nonbinary, genderqueer, or transgender, and it should be handled with care to respect personal self-identification.

As with many informal labels tied to gender, usage can be sensitive and context-dependent. When referring to a person, it is best to rely on their self-identified terms and pronouns rather than assumptions based on the word "boygirl."

See also: gender identity, nonbinary, gender expression, androgyny, cross-dressing.