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gamey

Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪmi/

The English word “gamey” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Having the smell, taste and texture of game meat.
  2. Plucky, spirited or gritty.
  3. Risque, sordid or sexually suggestive.
  4. Involving in-game actions or behaviour that break immersion or contradict common sense in favour of exploiting game mechanics.

Etymology

From game + -y.

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