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Gamey Definition & Meaning

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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What does gamey mean?
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" (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted willing to face danger
What part of speech is gamey?
Gamey is an adjective.
How many definitions does gamey have?
Gamey has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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