A social categorisation of a person (e.g.
townie, trendy, goth) who enjoys both participating in, and watching, different sports. Therefore they are athletic, outgoing and socialable, with a common competitive
edge about them.
More than
one sporty are known as 'sporties'.
A
guy or
gal who is always up for sporting achievement awards... you know, that
kid you could never out run in the playground.