"gamesy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more gamesy [comparative], most gamesy [superlative]
Etymology: From games + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|games|y}} games + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} gamesy (comparative more gamesy, superlative most gamesy)
  1. Involving or characteristic of games; playful, sporty, etc.
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