ropy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong
    ropey.
  2. adjective satellite forming viscous or glutinous threads
    ropey; thready; stringy.
  3. adjective satellite (British informal) very poor in quality
    ropey.
    • ropey food
    • a ropey performance

WordNet


Rop"y adjective
Definitions
  1. capable of being drawn into a thread, as a glutinous substance; stringy; viscous; tenacious; glutinous; as ropy sirup; ropy lees.

Webster 1913