sporting
/ˈspɔrtɪŋ/
adjective
- Relating to or interested in sports; fair and generous in behavior, especially in competition.
- He has a sporting attitude and always congratulates the winner.
- The school has a strong sporting tradition with many teams.
- It was very sporting of her to lend her opponent a racket.
- Having a reasonable chance of success; involving risk or uncertainty.
- It's a sporting chance that we'll finish the project on time.
- There's a sporting possibility of rain this afternoon.
- They took a sporting gamble by investing in the new company.
verb
- Present participle of sport; to wear or display something, especially in a proud or noticeable way.
- She was sporting a new hairstyle at the party.
- The car was sporting a fresh coat of paint.
- He is sporting a bright red jacket today.
- Present participle of sport; to play or frolic in a lively, energetic way.
- Children were sporting in the waves at the beach.
- The puppies were sporting in the grass.
- The dolphins sported alongside the boat.
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