gamey

gam·ey

alt. sp. of gamy

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gamey

adjective

Variant of gamy

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Adjective

(comparative more gamey, superlative most gamey)

Having the smell, taste and texture of consumed game (meat).
Plucky, spirited or gritty
Risque, sordid or sexually suggestive

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game +‎ -y

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The stronger flavor of grass fed beef can sometimes be described as gamey.

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