arcadey

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US/ɑɹˈkeɪdi/

adjective

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

“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.”

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Meanings

adjectivearcadey (comparative more arcadey, superlative most arcadey)

comparative more arcadey · superlative most arcadey · alternative arcady

  1. informalvideo gamesCharacteristic of an arcade game, generally focused on action rather than strategy or realism.

    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.

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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.

    1989, Sean Kelly, Eliminator (video game review) in Your Sinclair 41, May 1989

Origin

From arcade + -y.

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APA

arcadey. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arcadey

MLA

“arcadey.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arcadey. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “arcadey,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arcadey.

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