Sporting a Paunch
There were two guards in the bank, Walter Pick and Peter Willis, both retired NYPD, both sporting a paunch that middle age and the promise of an imminent pension brought.

What does it mean by 'sporting a paunch'?

Thank you in advance.

Question

Sporting a Paunch
There were two guards in the bank, Walter Pick and Peter Willis, both retired NYPD, both sporting a paunch that middle age and the promise of an imminent pension brought.

What does it mean by 'sporting a paunch'?

Thank you in advance.

Answer

It means they both had big bellies.

Answer

In this case, sporting means "displaying". It has nothing to do with sport games.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!