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Definitions for Games

[1] an amusement or pastime: children's games.
[2] the material or equipment used in playing certain games: a store selling toys and games.
[3] a competitive activity involving skill, chance, or endurance on the part of two or more persons who play according to a set of rules, usually for their own amusement or for that of spectators.
[4] a single occasion of such an activity, or a definite portion of one: the final game of the season; a rubber of three games at bridge.
[5] the number of points required to win a game.
[6] the score at a particular stage in a game: With five minutes to play, the game was 7 to 0.
[7] a particular manner or style of playing a game: Her game of chess is improving.
[8] anything resembling a game, as in requiring skill, endurance, or adherence to rules: the game of diplomacy.
[9] a trick or strategy: to see through someone's game.
[10] fun; sport of any kind; joke: That's about enough of your games.
[11] wild animals, including birds and fishes, such as are hunted for food or taken for sport or profit.
[12] the flesh of such wild animals or other game, used as food: a dish of game.
[13] any object of pursuit, attack, abuse, etc.: The new boy at school seemed to be fair game for practical jokers.
[14] Informal . a business or profession: He's in the real-estate game.
[15] Archaic . fighting spirit; pluck.
[16] pertaining to or composed of animals hunted or taken as game or to their flesh.
[17] having a fighting spirit; plucky.
[18] Informal . having the required spirit or will (often followed by for or an infinitive): Who's game for a hike through the woods?
[19] to play games of chance for stakes; gamble.
[20] to play computer or video games.
[21] to squander in gaming (usually followed by away ).
[22] to manipulate to one's advantage, especially by trickery; attempt to take advantage of: The policy is flawed and many people try to game the system .
[23] die game , to die after a brave struggle. to remain steadfast or in good spirits at the moment of defeat: He knew that as a candidate he didn't have a chance in the world, but he campaigned anyway and died game.
[24] make game of , to make fun of; ridicule: to make game of the weak and defenseless.
[25] off (or on) one’s game , Sports . playing very badly (or very well). not functioning (or functioning) at one’s usual level: She’s been off her game since she came back from vacation.
[26] play games , to act in an evasive, deceitful, manipulative, or trifling manner in dealing with others: Don't play games with me—I want to know if you love me or not!
[27] play the game , Informal . to act or play in accordance with the rules. to act honorably or justly: We naively assumed that our allies would continue to play the game.
[28] an amusement or pastime; diversion
[29] a contest with rules, the result being determined by skill, strength, or chance
[30] a single period of play in such a contest, sport, etc
[31] the score needed to win a contest
[32] a single contest in a series; match
[33] (plural; often capital) an event consisting of various sporting contests, esp in athletics Olympic Games ; Highland Games
[34] equipment needed for playing certain games
[35] short for computer game
[36] style or ability in playing a game he is a keen player but his game is not good
[37] a scheme, proceeding, etc, practised like a game the game of politics
[38] an activity undertaken in a spirit of levity; joke marriage is just a game to him
[39] wild animals, including birds and fish, hunted for sport, food, or profit (as modifier ) game laws
[40] the flesh of such animals, used as food: generally taken not to include fish
[41] an object of pursuit; quarry; prey (esp in the phrase fair game )
[42] informal work or occupation
[43] informal a trick, strategy, or device I can see through your little game
[44] obsolete pluck or courage; bravery
[45] slang , mainly British prostitution (esp in the phrase on the game )
[46] give the game away to reveal one's intentions or a secret
[47] make game of or make a game of to make fun of; ridicule; mock
[48] off one's game playing badly
[49] on one's game playing well
[50] play the game to behave fairly or in accordance with rules
[51] the game is up there is no longer a chance of success
[52] informal full of fighting spirit; plucky; brave
[53] game as Ned Kelly or as game as Ned Kelly Australian informal extremely brave; indomitable
[54] (usually foll by for) informal prepared or ready; willing I'm game for a try
[55] (intr) to play games of chance for money, stakes, etc; gamble
[56] a less common word for lame 1 game leg

Words related to Games

gameplay, sport, business, contest, tournament, competition, meeting, round, match, adventure, pastime, jest, amusement, occupation, proceeding, lark, frolic, festivity, merrymaking, enterprise

Words nearby Games

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Origin of Games

1before 1000; Middle English gamen, Old English gaman; cognate with Old High German gaman glee

Other words from Games

game·less , adjective
game·like , adjective
game·ness , noun
un·game·like , adjective

Word origin for Games

C18: probably from Irish cam crooked

Synonyms for Games

business, play, sport, adventure, amusement, athletics, distraction, diversion, enterprise, festivity, frolic, fun, jest, joke, lark, line, merriment, merrymaking, occupation, pastime, plan, proceeding, pursuit, recreation, romp, scheme, sports, undertaking