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ropy (rō′pē)

adjective rop′i·er, rop′i·est

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

ropy Related Forms
rop′i·ness noun
ropy Synonyms

ropy

modif.

gelatinous, glutinous, stringy; see adhesive, fibrous.

ropy Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • rather: The only thing which lets The Gambler down is the rather ropy dialog, which seems very thoughtlessly constructed at times.

Browse dictionary entries near ropy

  1. ‹ ropewalker
  2. ‹ ropewalk
  3. ‹ ropery
  4. ‹ roped off
  5. ‹ roped
  6. ‹ rope
  7. ‹ rooty
  8. ‹ rootstock
  9. ‹ rootlet
  10. ‹ rootless
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