GAMY (gamier, gamiest)

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

Irregular inflected forms: gamier    , gamiest   

 Dictionary entry overview: What does gamy mean? 

• GAMY (adjective)
  The adjective GAMY has 3 senses:

1. suggestive of sexual impropriety

2. (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted

3. willing to face danger

  Familiarity information: GAMY used as an adjective is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• GAMY (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Suggestive of sexual impropriety

Synonyms:

blue; gamey; gamy; juicy; naughty; racy; risque; spicy

Context example:

spicy gossip

Similar:

sexy (marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest)

Derivation:

gaminess (behavior or language bordering on indelicacy)

Sense 2

Meaning:

(used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted

Synonyms:

gamey; gamy; high

Similar:

ill-smelling; malodorous; malodourous; stinky; unpleasant-smelling (having an unpleasant smell)

Derivation:

game (the flesh of wild animals that is used for food)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Willing to face danger

Synonyms:

game; gamey; gamy; gritty; mettlesome; spirited; spunky

Similar:

brave; courageous (possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching)