ˈspōrtfəl, -pȯr-, -ōət-, -ȯ(ə)t- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from sport (II) + -ful
1.
a. : productive of sport or amusement : entertaining , diverting
b. : having an inclination to lighthearted merriment : playful , frolicsome ; usually : inclined to jest or tease playfully
2. : done in jest or for mere play : lacking serious intent : sportive
• sport·ful·ly -fəlē, -li adverb
• sport·ful·ness noun -es