gamey
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| —adj , gamier, gamiest | |
| 1. | having the smell or flavour of game, esp high game |
| 2. | informal spirited; plucky; brave |
| gamy or gamy | |
| —adj | |
| 'gamily or gamy | |
| —adv | |
| 'gaminess or gamy | |
| —n | |
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Gamey
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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Example sentences
Never thaw venison in a microwave oven because it may cause a gamey flavor.
They are gamey enough, but poor eating compared to the other varieties.
The meat is light red and slightly dry with a mild gamey flavor.
The meat is lean and has a gamey flavor that can be made milder if soaked overnight.
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