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gamy

 
Dictionary: gam·y  gam·ey (') pronunciation
also adj., -i·er, -i·est.
    1. Having the flavor or odor of game, especially game that is slightly spoiled.
    2. Ill-smelling; rank.
  1. Showing an unyielding spirit; plucky: a gamy little mare that loved to run.
    1. Corrupt; tainted: "those considerable forces in America that appear to be tired of the old politics (particularly the gamy municipal variety)" (Tom Wicker).
    2. Sordid; seamy.
    3. Sexually suggestive; racy.
gamily gam'i·ly adv.
gaminess gam'i·ness n.

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The adjective has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: suggestive of sexual impropriety
  Synonyms: blue, gamey, juicy, naughty, racy, risque, spicy

Meaning #2: used of the smell of game beginning to taint
  Synonyms: gamey, high

Meaning #3: willing to face danger
  Synonyms: game, gamey, gritty, mettlesome, spirited, spunky


 
 
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