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sport
the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
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noun
the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
noun
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
noun
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
“he became a figure of fun”
noun
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
noun
someone who engages in sports
noun
a person known for the way they behave when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
“a good sport”
noun
(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
verb
play boisterously
“The children frolicked in the garden”
verb
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
“she was sporting a new hat”
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he became a figure of fun
he said it in sport
a good sport
a poor sport
The children frolicked in the garden
the gamboling lambs in the meadows
The toddlers romped in the playroom
she was sporting a new hat
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