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sportive

spor·tive

UK/ˈspɔː(ɹ)tɪv/ US/ˈspoɹtɪv/ uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

relating to or interested in sports

2.

given to merry frolicking

  • “frolicsome students celebrated their graduation with parties and practical jokes”
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Origin

From sport + -ive.

Phrases

  • sportive lemur

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