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Sporty Definition & Meaning

sporty
adjective
  1. exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play; "a clean fight"; "a sporting solution of the disagreement"; "sportsmanlike conduct"
  2. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
  3. appropriate for sport or engagement in a sport

"Sporty" in song lyrics

See how sporty is used in real songs:

  • "Hangin' on the corner, lookin' real sporty"
    2 Live Crew — Hangin' Out
  • "Don't act Sporty,"
    Blaxuede f/ Mr. 504 — Battle Blaxuede
  • "Nope, you can't get nothing sporty"
    Chi-Ali — Roadrunner (Puberty Mix)

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Frequently asked questions

What does sporty mean?
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play; "a clean fight"; "a sporting solution of the disagreement"; "sportsmanlike conduct" (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display appropriate for sport or engagement in a sport
What part of speech is sporty?
Sporty is an adjective.
How many definitions does sporty have?
Sporty has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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