Word parts sport + -y Pronunciation (US) IPA (key): /ˈspɔrti/ (UK) IPA (key): /ˈspɔːti/ Audio (UK)(file) Adjective Positive sporty Comparative sportier Superlative sportiest A sporty person is someone who is fond of sports. A sporty look is one which is stylish with a fun and vibrant appearance.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.