variants
or gamey
as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a singles bar where the conversations and come-on lines tend to be gamy
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Recent Examples of gamy
Contrary to popular belief, Moore said bison is typically not gamey.
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2025
The flavor is strong and pungent—some might even say gamy—but don’t let that discourage you.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
After the long journey for this patient to receive a proper diagnosis, clinicians in Florida should keep brucellosis in mind—and residents should think twice about any gamey gifts.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
The texture of the raw lamb, minced to a smeary fineness, is lightened with bulgur, and its mildly gamy flavor is warmed and sharpened with nutmeg and salt.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2025
The flavor is strong and pungent—some might even say gamy—but don’t let that discourage you.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
After the long journey for this patient to receive a proper diagnosis, clinicians in Florida should keep brucellosis in mind—and residents should think twice about any gamey gifts.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
The texture of the raw lamb, minced to a smeary fineness, is lightened with bulgur, and its mildly gamy flavor is warmed and sharpened with nutmeg and salt.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamy
Adjective
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Tender and with just a hint of salinity, fresh hauls come in from just off the coast and are served brilliantly with salad and spicy butter.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Buttery and packed with spice, the Cajun compound butter really takes this turkey to the next level without being overly spicy.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This period also saw Husain exploring female forms, including images of Hindu goddesses like Durga and Lakshmi, sometimes in suggestive or erotic poses.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even more suggestive of charter value, Rick Ware and Legacy Motor Club have battled in court over the sale of a charter for $45 million.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Gamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamy. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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