gamy

adjective

ˈgā-mē How to pronounce gamy (audio)
variants or gamey
Definition of gamynext
as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent a singles bar where the conversations and come-on lines tend to be gamy

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Recent Examples of gamy Samir’s team renders the notoriously gamey meat almost chicken-like by slowly cooking the rabbit in fat with bay leaves, sage and thyme, giving the whole dish an uber-comforting flavor reminiscent of chicken pot pie. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025 Additionally, a great anchovy shouldn’t taste metallic or gamey, but buttery, rich, and briny. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025 The fresh piney fragrance of rosemary not only jazzes up boring chicken and tames gamey lamb but also snaps memory back into shape. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025 Around the edges, the frisky, gamy stocks are bubbling up again. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gamy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamy
  1. spicy
  2. suggestive
Adjective
  • Nightcap is a deliciously addictive gourmand, blending cozy vanilla and rich woods with sparkling ginger and cardamom for a spicy-sweet twist.
    — Allure Editors, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The dish is spicy enough and not so thick with cream or flour and is a standout in the clam chowder world, according to Times reader Mary Ann Mollenkamp.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of spicy
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  • Messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed the two men used suggestive language.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • They are not allowed to send or receive pornography, but there are no rules against suggestive photos.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggestive

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