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| sport [ spawrt ] |
noun (plural sports) |
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1. competitive physical activity: an individual or group competitive activity involving physical exertion or skill, governed by rules, and sometimes engaged in professionally
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often used in the plural
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2. pastime: an active pastime participated in for pleasure or exercise
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3. somebody cheerful: somebody who remains cheerful when losing or in an unpleasant situation
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informal
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4. somebody who plays fairly: somebody noted for abiding by the rules in a game or for generally honorable behavior
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informal
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5. good companion: a good-natured, easy-going, or sociable person
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informal
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6. joking: good-natured joking
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formal
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  a harmless prank done in sport
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7. derision: contemptuous mockery
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formal
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8. object of ridicule: an object of ridicule or mockery
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formal
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9. somebody or something manipulated by others: somebody or something manipulated by external forces
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literary
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10. gambler: a gambler, especially somebody who gambles on sporting events
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informal
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11. U.S. form of address: a casual form of address, especially used between men or boys
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informal
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12. biology mutated organism: a plant or animal that deviates markedly from its parent stock or type, usually as a result of mutation, especially mutation of somatic tissue
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13. biology unusual character: the mutant character of a mutated organism
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14. amorous behavior: amorous behavior, e.g. kissing or caressing
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archaic
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verb (past and past participle sport·ed, present participle sport·ing, 3rd person present singular sports) |
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1. transitive verb wear something: to wear or display something, usually proudly or with the intention of impressing others
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informal
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2. intransitive verb play happily: to romp and play happily
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formal
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3. intransitive verb enjoy yourself: to enjoy yourself, especially by taking part in outdoor physical activity
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formal
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4. intransitive verb make jokes: to joke or trifle with somebody
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formal
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5. intransitive verb biology mutate: to produce or undergo a mutation
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| [14th century. Shortening of disport] |
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| sport·er noun |
| sport·ful adjective |
| sport·ful·ly adverb |
| sport·ful·ness noun |
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