■ noun
1》 an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.
↘success or pleasure derived from an activity such as hunting.
2》 informal a person who behaves in a good or specified way in response to teasing, defeat, etc.
3》 chiefly Austral./NZ a friendly form of address, especially between unacquainted men.
4》 dated entertainment; fun.
5》 Biology a spontaneously mutated animal or plant showing abnormal or striking variation from the parent type.
■ verb
1》 wear or display (a distinctive or noticeable item).
2》 amuse oneself or play in a lively, energetic way.
Phrases
the ~ of kings horse racing.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME: shortening of di~ .