gamiest

gamiest
gam·y || 'geɪmɪ adj. tasting like a wild animal; having a strong flavor; brave, spirited, courageous (also spelled gamey)

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  • gamiest — superlative of gamy …   Useful english dictionary

  • gamey — /gay mee/, adj., gamier, gamiest. gamy. * * * …   Universalium

  • gamy — gamily, adv. /gay mee/, adj., gamier, gamiest. 1. having the tangy flavor or odor of game: I like the gamy taste of venison. 2. having the flavor or odor of game or other meat kept uncooked until slightly tainted: The roast was still edible but… …   Universalium

  • gamy — (also gamey) adjective (gamier, gamiest) 1》 (of meat) having the strong flavour or smell of game, especially when it is high. 2》 chiefly N. Amer. racy or risqué. Derivatives gamily adverb gaminess noun …   English new terms dictionary

  • gamey — UK [ˈɡeɪmɪ] / US adjective Word forms gamey : adjective gamey comparative gamier superlative gamiest with the strong flavour of a wild animal or bird …   English dictionary

  • gamy — /ˈgeɪmi/ (say gaymee) adjective (gamier, gamiest) 1. having the flavour of game, especially game kept uncooked until slightly high: the meat had a gamy flavour. 2. plucky; brave. –gamily, adverb –gaminess, noun …  

  • gamily — gamy (also gamey) ► ADJECTIVE (gamier, gamiest) 1) (of meat) having the strong flavour or smell of game when it is high. 2) chiefly N. Amer. racy or risqué. DERIVATIVES gamily adverb gaminess noun …   English terms dictionary

  • gaminess — gamy (also gamey) ► ADJECTIVE (gamier, gamiest) 1) (of meat) having the strong flavour or smell of game when it is high. 2) chiefly N. Amer. racy or risqué. DERIVATIVES gamily adverb gaminess noun …   English terms dictionary

  • gamy — (also gamey) ► ADJECTIVE (gamier, gamiest) 1) (of meat) having the strong flavour or smell of game when it is high. 2) chiefly N. Amer. racy or risqué. DERIVATIVES gamily adverb gaminess noun …   English terms dictionary

  • gamy — [gām′ē] adj. gamier, gamiest 1. having a strong, tangy flavor like that of cooked game 2. strong in smell or taste; slightly tainted 3. plucky; game 4. a) risqué or racy b) salacious, coarse, or crude …   English World dictionary

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