sporty

American  

[spawr-tee, spohr-] / ˈspɔr ti, ˈspoʊr- /

adjective

Informal.

sportier, sportiest

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.

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sporty British  

/ ˈspɔːtɪ /

adjective

1. (of a person) fond of sport or outdoor activities

2. (of clothes) having the appearance of sportswear

3. (of a car) having the performance or appearance of a sports car

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noun

1. informal  a young person who typically wears sportswear, is competitive about sport , and takes an interest in his or her fitness

Other Word Forms

• sportily adverb
• sportiness noun

Etymology

Origin of sporty

First recorded in 1885–90; sport + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Mr Lakanwal was a GPS tracker specialist, the former commander told the BBC, describing him as a "sporty and jolly character".

From BBC

However, lately a new version of the Kookaburra ball on sporty pitches has made movement just as valuable a weapon.

From BBC

Before being diagnosed, Molly said she used to be "really active and sporty".

From BBC

I was a bit chubby as a child, but I quickly became a sporty, suburban kid.

From The Wall Street Journal

He helped turn Fiat’s modern 500 into a cultural icon, carved out Seat’s sporty Cupra line, and refocused Renault by slimming its model range and boosting profitability in hybrids and electric vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• snazzy