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Definition sporting in British English

sporting adjective

adjective
/ˈspɔː(r)tɪŋ/
1

relating to sport, or used in sport

Example

a sporting event

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2

competing in a fair way and showing respect for other players

Example

a sporting gesture

Example

That's very sporting of you!

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Definition sporting in British English