1 : to box or make boxing movements with the fists for practice or for fun. 2 : to argue often in a playful way. More from Merriam-Webster on spar. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for spar.

What is sparring mean in English?

to fight using light blows, as in training. 2. to dispute or argue. 3. (of gamecocks) to fight with the feet or spurs.

What does sparring mean in British slang?

(spɑr ) Word forms: spars, sparring, sparred. reciprocal verb. If you spar with someone, you box using fairly gentle blows instead of hitting your opponent hard, either when you are training or when you want to test how quickly your opponent reacts. He entered the ring to spar a few one-minute rounds with an old friend ...