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gamy

adjective \ˈgā-mē\

: having the flavor of meat from wild animals especially when it is slightly spoiled

gam·i·ergam·i·est

Full Definition of GAMY

1
:  brave, plucky —used especially of animals
2
a :  having the flavor of game; especially :  having the flavor of game near tainting
b :  smelly
3
a :  sordid, scandalous <gave us all the gamy details>
b :  corrupt, disreputable <a gamy character>
c :  sexually suggestive :  racy <gamy witticisms>
gam·i·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb
gam·i·ness \-mē-nəs\ noun

Variants of GAMY

gamy or gam·ey \ˈgā-mē\
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First Known Use of GAMY

1844
GAMY Defined for Kids

gamy

adjective \ˈgā-mē\
gam·i·ergam·i·est

Definition of GAMY for Kids

:  having the flavor or smell of meat from wild animals especially when slightly spoiled <The meat tasted gamy.>

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