gamy

adjective

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\ ˈgā-mē

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

-gamy

noun combining form

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

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The Pax Armagh captured in a bottle the savory, floral, wild and gamy nature of the grape and place. — Eric Asimov, New York Times, "Wines to Remember in a Year to Forget," 10 Dec. 2020 Venison gives this classic French comfort stew a pleasant, gamy flavor. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Venison Bourguignon," 11 Nov. 2020 Turkey’s gamy qualities work well with fruit — that’s why cranberry sauce is so crucial to a Thanksgiving spread. — Washington Post, "6 recipes that will change your mind about ground turkey," 30 Jan. 2020 With Beans The slightly gamy flavor of this game-day chili from Portland food writer Ivy Manning comes from buffalo meat. — oregonlive, "20 Super Bowl chili recipes: Which one is right for you?," 29 Jan. 2020 Duck eggs often also have two yolks, and have a slightly gamier flavor than chicken eggs with a thicker texture in both the yolk and whites. — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, "Cured, salted duck egg yolks from near Seguin the new foodie fad you need to try," 9 Dec. 2019 White breezily portrays Brendan’s gamy masculinity, which clings to him like the funk from his unwashed gym clothes. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "Porn Infiltrates Suburbia in Mrs. Fletcher," 28 Oct. 2019 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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