Gamey Definition

gamey
adjective
  1. suggestive of sexual impropriety; "a blue movie"; "blue jokes"; "he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details"; "a juicy scandal"; "a naughty wink"; "naughty words"; "racy anecdotes"; "a risque story"; "spicy gossip"
  2. (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted
  3. willing to face danger

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