gamey

adjective

gam·​ey

variant spelling 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

Examples of gamey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat. — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

The wonderfully gamey lamb is the protein to get. — Cathy Chaplin, AFAR Media, 22 Jan. 2026

Samir’s team renders the notoriously gamey meat almost chicken-like by slowly cooking the rabbit in fat with bay leaves, sage and thyme, giving the whole dish an uber-comforting flavor reminiscent of chicken pot pie. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025

Additionally, a great anchovy shouldn’t taste metallic or gamey, but buttery, rich, and briny. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for gamey

• amy
• lamy
• mamie