adjective
- having the flavor or smell of game (wild animals hunted for food), especially when slightly aged or spoiled
- showing a willingness to take risks or face challenges; plucky or spirited
Usage: common in culinary contexts
Usage: informal
Examples
- The venison had a gamy taste that some diners loved and others found too strong.
- The duck was cooked until it had a rich, gamy flavor.
- Despite her small size, she had a gamy attitude and never backed down from a challenge.
- The team showed a gamy spirit throughout the difficult match.
- He preferred his meat fresh rather than gamy.