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waggery vs sport

sport vs waggery

waggery and sport both are nouns.

waggery is not a verb while sport is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waggery Yes No No No
sport Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sport is a hypernym of waggery; that is, sport is a word with a broader meaning than waggery:
  • waggery: waggish behavior
  • sport: verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
Other hypernyms of waggery include fun, play.
waggery (noun) sport (noun)
a quaint and amusing jest an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
waggish behavior the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
someone who engages in sports
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
waggery (verb) sport (verb)
play boisterously
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
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