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gamy

adjective
\ ˈgā-mē How to pronounce gamy (audio) \
variants: or gamey
gamier; gamiest

Definition of gamy

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : brave, plucky used especially of animals
2a : having the flavor of game especially : having the flavor of game near tainting
b : smelly
3a : sordid, scandalous gave us all the gamy details
b : corrupt, disreputable a gamy character
c : sexually suggestive : racy gamy witticisms

Definition of -gamy (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : marriage exogamy
2 : union for propagation or reproduction allogamy
3 : possession of (such) reproductive organs or (such) a mode of fertilization cleistogamy

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Other Words from gamy

Adjective

gamily \ ˈgā-​mə-​lē How to pronounce gamily (audio) \ adverb
gaminess \ ˈgā-​mē-​nəs How to pronounce gaminess (audio) \ noun

Examples of gamy in a Sentence

Adjective

a singles bar where the conversations and come-on lines tend to be gamy

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Yamahai sake is typically gamy , earthy and nutty , and often compared to the funky flavors and acidity of natural wine. Jenn Harrisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "A complete guide to sake from the sake guru at Ototo," 8 Aug. 2019 The crust doesn’t taste at all gamy but does have a savory depth that butter alone can’t deliver. Los Angeles Times, "Duck fat: the magic ingredient you didn’t know your peach pie needed," 27 July 2019

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First Known Use of gamy

Adjective

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

History and Etymology for gamy

Adjective

in sense 1 from game entry 3 + -y entry 1; in other senses from game entry 1 + -y entry 1

Noun combining form

borrowed from Greek -gamia, from the base of gameîn "to marry" + -ia -ia entry 1 — more at -gamous

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More Definitions for gamy

gamy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of gamy

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

gamy

adjective
\ ˈgā-mē How to pronounce gamy (audio) \
gamier; gamiest

Kids Definition of gamy

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

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