Meaning of 'sporting'

Find the meaning of the word ‘sporting’

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Meaning of ‘sporting’

4 definitions found.

sporting

adjective

involving risk or willingness to take a risk

Example: "a sporting chance"

adjective

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

Synonyms: sporty

adjective

preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

Synonyms: dissipated betting card-playing

adjective

relating to or used in sports

Example: "sporting events"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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