sport

/ˈspȯrt/

Middle English, to divert, disport, short for disporten

verb

  1. to amuse oneself : frolic

  2. to engage in a sport

  3. to mock or ridicule something

lambs sporting in the meadow

noun

  1. a source of diversion : recreation

  2. sexual play

  3. physical activity engaged in for pleasure

fun jest sport game play mean action or speech that provides amusement or arouses laughter. fun usually implies laughter or gaiety but may imply merely a lack of serious or ulterior purpose. jest implies lack of earnestness and may suggest a hoaxing or teasing.

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or suitable for sports; especially : styled in a manner suitable for casual or informal wear