gamey

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English

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Etymology

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From game +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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gamey (comparative more gamey, superlative most gamey)

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

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