Sporting Definition

sporting
adjective
  1. exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play; "a clean fight"; "a sporting solution of the disagreement"; "sportsmanlike conduct"
  2. relating to or used in sports; "sporting events"; "sporting equipment"
  3. 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:

  • "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

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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