sparring
/ˈspɑrɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of spar; to practice boxing or fighting lightly.
- She was sparring when the bell rang for a break.
- The team spent the afternoon sparring in the ring.
- He is sparring with his coach to improve his footwork.
- To argue or debate in a playful or lighthearted way.
- During the meeting, the two colleagues were sparring over the budget plan.
- The siblings were sparring about whose turn it was to do the dishes.
- They are sparring over which movie to watch tonight.
noun
- The activity of practicing boxing or fighting without hitting hard, especially to improve skills.
- Sparring helps fighters learn to defend themselves without getting hurt.
- After months of sparring, she felt ready for her first real competition.
- The boxers did light sparring in the gym to prepare for the match.
- A verbal argument or debate that is not too serious.
- Their sparring over the best pizza topping was all in good fun.
- The politicians engaged in some friendly sparring during the interview.
- The comedy show featured witty sparring between the two hosts.