ropiness

Variant of ropy

ropy definition

ropy (rō′pē)

adjective ropier rop′i·er, ropiest rop′i·est

  1. forming sticky, stringy threads, as some liquids do; glutinous
  2. like a rope or ropes
  3. Brit., Slang
    also ropey rop′ey
    1. bad, poor, inferior, etc.
    2. somewhat unwell

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