Smelling funny? (5)

I believe the answer is:

gamey

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This clue might be a double definition.

'smelling' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'funny?' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

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