sport away
C1 formal inseparable both
In simple words
To wear something with pride and confidence; or (old use) to play around happily
Literal meaning: To sport (display/wear) something away — partially transparent in modern sense
Meanings
1 C1 formal
To wear or display something proudly and continuously
"He sported away his new team jersey at every opportunity that weekend."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
formal
(Archaic/literary) To spend time in carefree play or recreation
"The children sported away the afternoon among the meadows and hedgerows."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
A rare phrasal verb with two distinct uses depending on context and era. In the sense of 'wearing,' it extends the common use of 'sport' meaning to wear something proudly. In older literary English, 'sport away' meant to frolic or spend time playing. Both uses are uncommon in contemporary speech.
Commonly used with
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Forms
Base
sport away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sports away
he/she/it
Past simple
sported away
yesterday
Past participle
sported away
have + pp
-ing form
sporting away
continuous
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