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sportive

spor·tive [ spáwrtiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. playful: playful and frolicsome

2. joking: done as a joke

3. fond of sports: regularly taking part in sports

4. sexually active: frequently indulging in sexual activity, or tending to enjoy it ( archaic )


spor·tive·ly adverb
spor·tive·ness noun
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