SPORT


Meaning of SPORT in English

■ 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~ .

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