Definition of GAMESMANSHIP

gamesmanship

Meanings

Plural: gamesmanships

Noun

  • the use of dubious (although not technically illegal) methods to win a game
  • The use of legal but unsporting tactics to gain an advantage over one’s opponent.

Origin / Etymology

From game + -s- + -manship or gamesman + -ship.

Scrabble Score: 22

gamesmanship is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gamesmanship is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gamesmanship is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

gamesmanship is a valid Words With Friends word