gaminess

Noun

WordNet 3.0

behavior or language bordering on indelicacySynonyms: raciness ribaldry spiciness

gaminess \gaminess\ n. behavior or language bordering on indelicacy.

Syn: raciness, ribaldry, spiciness. [WordNet 1.5]

gamy \gam"y\, a.

1.(Cookery) Having the flavor of game, esp. of game kept uncooked till near the condition of tainting; high-flavored. [1913 Webster]

2.(Sporting) Showing an unyielding spirit to the last; plucky; furnishing sport; as, a gamy trout. [1913 Webster]

3.Same as gamey. [PJC] -- gam"i*ness, n.