gamy

/ˈgeɪmi/
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Other forms: gamier; gamiest; gamily

Definitions of gamy
  1. adjective
    (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted
    synonyms: gamey, high
    ill-smelling, malodorous, malodourous, stinky, unpleasant-smelling
    having an unpleasant smell
  2. adjective
    willing to face danger
    synonyms: game, gamey, gritty, mettlesome, spirited, spunky
    brave, courageous
    possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
  3. adjective
    suggestive of sexual impropriety
    “he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details”
    synonyms: blue, gamey, juicy, naughty, racy, risque, spicy
    sexy
    marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
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