gamey

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From game +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡeɪmi/
  • Rhymes: -eɪmi

Adjective

gamey (comparative more gamey or gamier, superlative most gamey or gamiest)

  1. Having the smell, taste and texture of game meat.
  2. Plucky, spirited or gritty.
  3. Risque, sordid or sexually suggestive.
  4. (gaming) Involving in-game actions or behaviour that break immersion or contradict common sense in favour of exploiting game mechanics.

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