Gamy

4 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

Having the strong flavour or smell of game meat; also, plucky or spirited.

“The venison had a distinctly gamy taste that not everyone enjoyed.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

gam·y

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Synonyms

blue gamey juicy naughtyracyrisquespicy high

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