An athlete is someone who is very physically active and participates in one or many more kinds of sports. Generally enthusiastic and kind people who respect all other folk's interests.

Not to be confused with the jock, which is someone who is generally very good at sports as well, but is a complete asshole who treats people who aren't quite as athletic like complete shit through name-calling and wedgies.
Ex. 1(Athlete) Tim-"What's up, man? I'm Tim. I like to play football. What about you?"

Bobby-"I like to play the guitar."

Tim-"Ah that's cool, bro! I wish I could play the guitar!"

Bobby-"Yeah, and I wish I could play football!"

Ex. 2 (jock) Randy-"Hey dude do you play any sports?"

Ted- "Nope. I like to draw and dance."

Randy-"Hahaha faggot, you'll never get any girls!!!"
by The Mandon November 7, 2010
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a person (male or female) who actively and competitvely competes in sporting events. They have kick ass bodies and are envied by many. They are usually very intelligent but sometimes afraid to show it. The term "JV" is a death sentence to a true athlete. they aren't arrogant and are usually confused with jocks who are low life losers. they wear any style except (in most cases) hippie, goth, and emo. You can find them at practice, the courts, the pool, the fields, or the track. and yes, cheerleaders and dancers ARE athletes. athletes don't give up and the female athlete tends to be a great flirt. she with many sports gets many guys.
Laura, the school's star athlete, plays soccer, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, and water polo...WOW!
by jenny1990!!!!!!!!1 July 21, 2006
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doesnt play a sport because he or she likes it...they just cant imagine their life without it. they live for the way they feel after they achieve their goals...they become a family with their team..
work their asses of to improve as much as they can....much better than stupid jocks...they hang out with whomever they want but like to be with their team mates mostly ...
dayyum isiah is a great athlete .. did you see how much his 400m time improved since the last track meet
by trackluver July 22, 2008
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A person who not only focuses theirlife not only on sports to train in but yet also prepares for his or her future by graduting from high school and college.
by t December 2, 2003
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Anyone who is onvolved in sports, but is not an egotist for it, and has other interests (other than sex.) Most athletes asre not very noticeable, and the nicest girls I know are athletes.
I do not look like an athlete, but I am a coxswain in crew.
by Cogitator August 9, 2008
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Is a runner NOT a sprinter

Traits: Very, yes i mean Very Big Brains, ALL the girls come to him, Fast, Usually a farmer, Owns an Iphone, goes to a small school

Appearance: Tall, Muscular, has a huge mustache, a good eye for girls

Fails: Athletes usually lose to asians..small asians. Can't handle longboards. Thinks hes good at FIFA.

Weaknesses: Athletes usually are weak agains't Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
"Cold beer on a friday night," - Crowd
"STOPPPP IT fjsdlkafjkldsjafkljsdaklf Aghhh," - Athlete

"Look at the big brains on the athlete." - anonymous
by anon #/b/ June 9, 2010
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A true athlete is a person who plays many sports and tries hard. Athletes are nice to everybody, and hang out with whoever they want. Athletes are good sports. They usually have a plan in life and are qute smart. (Not quite nerds, whose IQ is greater than their wight. Very smart!)

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Athletes are NOT to be confused with jocks! Jocks are Dumb Ass people who surprisingly are popular. (Does anyone know why?) A jock's IQ is 1/10th their weight. They play one sport, usually football or wrestling. Jocks get held back many times. They get cars they don't deserve, and end up living in their parent's basement, having a part time job flipping burgers at McDonalds. (IF LUCKY!)
Guy 1: Man, Curt is a true athlete, he's also really nice compared to Joe and his team. He's training hard!
Guy 2: Joe is a douchebag. He's probably still at that AIDS-fufilled party, wasted with his team and cheerleaders.
Guy 1: Does Joe even play anything besides football?
Guy 2: No, but Curt is on our Basketball team, LAX team, Baseball Team, and swim team. He plays a bunch of other sports, and not to mention his grades!

NOTE TO THE EDITOR:
Joe and Curt were random names.
by defgiva March 2, 2010
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