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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
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
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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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