sport away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To lose by gambling.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He sported away the entire fortune!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sport away” mean?
To lose by gambling.
Is “sport away” formal or informal?
sport away is generally dated.