gamy
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gamy

adjective \ˈgā-mē\
gam·i·ergam·i·est

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\

Examples of GAMY

  1. <a singles bar where the conversations and come-on lines tend to be gamy>

First Known Use of GAMY

1844

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