gamey

[ gey-mee ]

adjective

, gam·i·er, gam·i·est.

1. a variant of gamy.

gamey

/ ˈɡeɪmɪ /

adjective

1. having the smell or flavour of game, esp high game
2. informal.
   spirited; plucky; brave

Derived Forms

• ˈgaminess, noun
• ˈgamily, adverb

Example Sentences

There are "certain scenes early on that feel too gamey for television", Stephen Kelly for BBC Culture claimed.

From BBC

We add two zinfandels, a wine that has a special place in California history and shows an affinity for the gamey, fruity smorgasbord of flavors in a Thanksgiving feast.

From Washington Post

“What else? Chicken. Real gamey chicken. If that’s the case, we don’t need to fix the fence; just set up a trap,” Uncle Jet said.

From Literature

I’ve struggled to come up with a better description, but in an interview, Neon White creative director Ben Esposito finally gave me one: “a really gamey game.”

From The Verge

Many fish varieties found in the Gulf are commonly prepared fried due to their gamey fish taste.

From Seattle Times