sport
159
5.7
- noun
- /spɔrt/
- Informal
:
buen deportista
- He remained a good sport when teased about his mistake, laughing along with the group.
And I thought I was a real good sport about it taking us.
- And I thought I was a real good sport about it taking us.
- And thank you for being such a good sport with how much we harassed you.
- And of course, Nick Bernstein for always being such a good sport.
- So I appreciate the guys for being good sports and letting me come on inexorable.
- But my last question, you've been such a a great guest, obviously a great sport.
- Anyway, I, you know, I, I appreciate your good sport here.
Examples
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And so I appreciate her being a good sport about that.
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Joe, we were just wondering if you'd be a great sport and help us out on stage.
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All right, well, now you guys are good sports, so you do get a prize.
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You try to be a good sport, and look what happens.
Fiction book (1997) -
Please go show him some love, be such a good sport and subscribe.
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So I showed what a good sport I am by accepting the offer.
Fiction book (1994) -
So she wanted to show what a good sport she was by inviting me to work in the store.
Fiction book (1994) -
So I appreciate the guys for being good sports and letting me come on inexorable.
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She sends me a note and she says almost every time you're on Dave is a good sport and I feel the same.
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You're quite a sport.
Compounds
- US
2
3.2
A lightweight jacket people wear with casual or smart clothes, often patterned
2
1.9
An activity done outside that uses the body and has rules, like hiking or football
1
4.0
A sport that needs the body to work hard for a long time like running or cycling
A sport where people ride horses and show riding skill, for example jumping or dressage
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sport for a good-natured person comes from the idea of someone who joins in the fun or a game, so a 'good sport' is someone who takes teasing or loss in a cheerful way.