n. 1 recreation, diversion, pastime, amusement, entertainment, play, distraction, relaxation, divertissement, pleasure, enjoyment, fun I fish for sport, not to earn a living 2 jest, humour, fun, mockery They often call him rude names, but only in sport 3 make sport of. tease, deride, make a laughing-stock (of), (hold up to) ridicule, make a fool of She doesn't like it when you make sport of her husband
v. 4 frolic, gambol, cavort, romp, caper, play, frisk, lark, rollick, skip about These octogenarians are sporting about like young foals 5 show off, exhibit, flaunt, display, wear Keith arrived, sporting the latest in Italian footwear