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

"On the other hand my children are very sporty," she said.

From BBC

I come from such a sporty family and my mum and dad never questioned me playing football, which I am so grateful for.

From BBC

They added that the power upgrades would allow customers to opt for a "sportier" driving experience at any time, "rather than committing from the outset with a higher initial purchase price".

From BBC

"They were so sporty and yeah, she was just devoted to them. It's just heartbreaking" Ms Wood told BBC News NI.

From BBC

In the past year, it has pursued a flurry of unusually American moves to secure its stake in the U.S. market — some diplomatic, some culinary, some surprisingly sporty.

From Salon

Related Words

• snazzy