arcadey
US/ɑɹˈkeɪdi/
arcadey adjective: characteristic of an arcade game, generally focused on action rather than strategy or realism.
Adjective
arcadey (comparative more arcadey, superlative most arcadey)
- Characteristic of an arcade game, generally focused on action rather than strategy or realism.
- Hewson maintains its high standards with this rootin', tootin', killin', maimin', shoot 'em up. Not to be missed by arcadey types.1989, Sean Kelly, Eliminator (video game review) in Your Sinclair 41, May 1989
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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.
Forms of arcadey
| comparative | more arcadey |
|---|---|
| superlative | most arcadey |
| alternative form | arcady |
Origin of arcadey
From arcade + -y.
Questions about arcadey
- What does arcadey mean?
- Arcadey means characteristic of an arcade game, generally focused on action rather than strategy or realism.
- What part of speech is arcadey?
- Arcadey is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce arcadey?
- Arcadey is pronounced /ɑɹˈkeɪdi/ (US).
Words near arcadey in the dictionary
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