sporty

adjective \ˈspȯr-tē\

of clothing : attractive and suitable for informal wear

of a car : having the qualities or appearance of a sports car

: liking sports : active in and good at sports

sport·i·ersport·i·est

Full Definition of SPORTY

: of, relating to, or typical of sports, sportsmen, sportswomen, or sportswear

: resembling a sports car in styling or performance <a sporty sedan>

— sport·i·ly \ˈspȯr-tə-lē\ adverb

— sport·i·ness \ˈspȯr-tē-nəs\ noun

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1889

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