Arcadey

//ɑɹˈkeɪdi// adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characteristic of an arcade game, generally focused on action rather than strategy or realism. informal

    "Hewson maintains its high standards with this rootin', tootin', killin', maimin', shoot 'em up. Not to be missed by arcadey types."

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"Hewson maintains its high standards with this rootin', tootin', killin', maimin', shoot 'em up. Not to be missed by arcadey types."

Etymology

From arcade + -y.

Related phrases

arcade game

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