ropy

/ˈroʊpi/
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Other forms: ropily

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