sporty

[spawr-tee, spohr-]

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.

sporty

/ 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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sporty¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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"I like sporty, jazzy cars – and it's just a bit 'meh'," he says.

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Edmunds noted the new Model Y lacks sporty reflexes but offers a comfortable ride, while the Model 3 maintains strong performance.

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Skateboarding, while it doesn’t seem conventionally sporty, is a great full-body workout.

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There was no denying it—my sons were sporty.

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Related Words

• snazzy