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gaminess

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gam·y also gam·ey  (gm)
adj. gam·i·er, gam·i·est
1.
a. Having the flavor or odor of game, especially game that is slightly spoiled.
b. Ill-smelling; rank.
2. Showing an unyielding spirit; plucky: a gamy little mare that loved to run.
3.
a. Corrupt; tainted: "those considerable forces in America that appear to be tired of the old politics (particularly the gamy municipal variety)" (Tom Wicker).
b. Sordid; seamy.
c. Sexually suggestive; racy.
gami·ly adv.
gami·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.gaminess - behavior or language bordering on indelicacy
raciness, ribaldry, spiciness
indelicacy - the trait of being indelicate and offensive
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