gamy

C2+ Topic:Senses & Perception

US /ˈɡeɪmi/ UK /ˈɡeɪmi/ See IPA manual

adj

Meanings

1

adj
having the strong flavor or smell of game meat; spirited

The venison had a rich, gamy taste.

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Synonyms

1 adj · having the strong flavor or... pungent strong high spirited plucky gutsy

Opposites

mild bland fresh

Word family

Derived forms gaminess

Related forms game

Etymology

From 'game' (in the sense of hunted animals, and of plucky spirit) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Senses & Perception Food & Drink Word Formation & Derivatives

# gamy

**Type:** Word
**Level:** C2+
**Part of speech:** adj
**IPA (US):** ˈɡeɪmi
**IPA (UK):** ˈɡeɪmi

## Meanings
1. having the strong flavor or smell of game meat; spirited

## Examples
- The venison had a rich, gamy taste.

## Synonyms
- pungent
- strong
- high
- spirited
- plucky
- gutsy

## Antonyms
- mild
- bland
- fresh

## Derived Forms
- gaminess

## Related Forms
- game

## Etymology
From 'game' (in the sense of hunted animals, and of plucky spirit) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

## AI Etymology
Gamy comes from 'game' (in the sense of hunted animals, and of plucky spirit) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'. The suffix is part of the word's derivational shape, marking the final grammatical or semantic role while the base supplies the central meaning. As an adjective, it carries the sense "having the strong flavor or smell of game meat; spirited", with the older formation still helping explain the modern use. Derivative forms include gaminess; related words include game.

## Topics
- Senses & Perception
- Food & Drink
- Word Formation & Derivatives

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