gamy
/ˈɡeɪ.mi/
ADJECTIVE
1. Having the characteristic smell or taste of game meat
Having the distinctive strong, rich, or slightly unpleasant smell, taste, or texture associated with the meat of wild animals.
1.1. Strong or distinctive flavor of game meat
Describing meat that has the characteristic robust, earthy, or pungent flavor associated with wild game, such as venison or wild boar.
Synonyms
Examples
- After hunting, the meat had a gamy flavor that some found delicious, while others found it unpleasant.
- The chef prepared a stew using gamy venison and seasoned it with aromatic herbs.
Related Words
- savory
- musky
- piquant
- wild
- venison
1.2. Strong or unpleasant smell
Having a powerful, distinctive, or unpleasant odor, particularly one associated with wild animal meat or organic matter.
Synonyms
- fetid
- malodorous
- rank
- reeking
- off
- rancid
Antonyms
Examples
- The hunter noticed a gamy scent lingering on his clothes after a day in the forest.
- The meat developed a gamy odor after being left unrefrigerated.
Related Words
- foul
- pungent
- tainted
- strong-smelling
ADJECTIVE
2. Plucky, spirited, or gritty
Showing courage, determination, resilience, or lively enthusiasm, especially when facing difficulty or danger.
2.1. Courage and determination
Displaying bravery, boldness, and determination when confronting challenges or difficult circumstances.
Synonyms
Examples
- Despite her small size, the gamy young athlete competed fearlessly against stronger opponents.
- The gamy team refused to surrender even when the odds were against them.
Related Words
ADJECTIVE
3. Risque, vulgar, or sexually suggestive
Containing indecent, sexually suggestive, coarse, or otherwise socially improper material.
3.1. Sexually suggestive or risqué content
Describing jokes, stories, remarks, or entertainment that contain sexual innuendo or provocative references considered inappropriate in polite company.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- G-rated
- clean
- decent
- innocuous
- inoffensive
- nonobscene
- polite
- prudish
Examples
- The comedian was known for his gamy jokes and provocative humor.
- The magazine avoided publishing gamy material that might offend its younger readers.
Related Words
- erotic
- pornographic
- smutty
- off-color
- locker-room
- stag
3.2. Coarse, indecent, or vulgar behavior
Describing language, conduct, or material that is crude, obscene, offensive, or lacking in social refinement.
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Antonyms
Examples
- The editor rejected the gamy language because it was unsuitable for a family publication.
- His gamy remarks made the audience uncomfortable.