— sportily , adv. — sportiness , n.
/spawr"tee, spohr"-/ , adj., sportier, sportiest . Informal.
1. flashy; showy.
2. smart in dress, behavior, etc.
3. like or befitting a sportsman.
4. dissipated; fast: a sporty crowd.
5. designed for or suitable for sport.
[ 1885-90; SPORT + -Y 1 ]