gamey

American  

[gey-mee] / ˈgeɪ mi /

adjective

gamier, gamiest

1. a variant of gamy.

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gamey British  

/ ˈɡeɪmɪ /

adjective

1. having the smell or flavour of game, esp high game

2. informal spirited; plucky; brave

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Other Word Forms

• gamily adverb
• gaminess noun

Example Sentences

Whatever you serve alongside it, choose flavors that complement its gamey depth rather than compete with it.

From Salon

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