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arcadey

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /ɑɹˈkeɪdi/

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adj

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Topics: video-games

Examples

  • GameAxis Unwired Fans of arcadey sports titles (like the ones I mentioned above) will be in heaven, as despite its cutesy trappings, Mario Strikers adheres pretty much to Midway's proven gonzo sports formula.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From arcade + -y.