Sporting Definition & Meaning
sporting
- adjective
- exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play; "a clean fight"; "a sporting solution of the disagreement"; "sportsmanlike conduct"
- relating to or used in sports; "sporting events"; "sporting equipment"
- involving risk or willingness to take a risk; "a sporting chance"; "sporting blood"
"Sporting" in song lyrics
See how sporting is used in real songs:
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"I'm like a 2009 Jordan, known to be sporting"
Icewater f/ Busta Rhymes, Raekwon — Do it Big -
"Now y'all may not like the rhymes that I'm sporting"
Lord Finesse and DJ Mike Smooth — Strictly for the Ladies -
"traders sporting"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with sporting
Usage tips for "sporting"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sporting" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sporting to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does sporting mean?
- exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play; "a clean fight"; "a sporting solution of the disagreement"; "sportsmanlike conduct" relating to or used in sports; "sporting events"; "sporting equipment" involving risk or willingness to take a risk; "a sporting chance"; "sporting blood"
- What part of speech is sporting?
- Sporting is an adjective.
- How many definitions does sporting have?
- Sporting has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).