Phrase guide

good sport

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Someone who exhibits polite behaviour even or especially when they lose.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Thank you for being a good sport about the power outage. I know three hours with no air conditioning is difficult.

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noun

Meaning 2

Someone who can take a joke or is indulgent toward being involved in others' antics.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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