good sport
Definition of good sport
1 : a person who is not rude or angry about losing
2 informal + old-fashioned : someone who is kind or generous Be a good sport and let him play with you.
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Word by Word Definitions
: of a favorable character or tendency
: bountiful, fertile
: handsome, attractive
: something that is good
: something conforming to the moral order of the universe
: praiseworthy character : goodness
: well
: used as an intensive
: to amuse oneself : frolic
: to engage in a sport
: to mock or ridicule something
: a source of diversion : recreation
: sexual play
: physical activity engaged in for pleasure
: of, relating to, or suitable for sports
: styled in a manner suitable for casual or informal wear
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