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arcadey en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ɑɹˈkeɪdi/ (General-American)

Etymology

From arcade + -y.

Meanings

1. (informal) 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
   • 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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