ropey

Definitions of ropey
  1. adjective
    of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong
    synonyms: ropy
  2. adjective
    forming viscous or glutinous threads
    synonyms: ropy, stringy, thready
    thick
    relatively dense in consistency
  3. adjective
    (British informal) very poor in quality
    “ropey food”
    “a ropey performance”
    synonyms: ropy
    inferior
    of low or inferior quality
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