Definition of Ropy
Ropy
rop·y
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
similar to rope in some way, especially in terms of being fibrous, strong, or long, often used to describe being muscular;
e.g. A curtain of ropy vines hung from the tree branches. She looked quite strong, with ropy muscles in her arms.
(adjective)
stringy, slimy, or gelatinous, viscous and capable of being drawn into threads;
e.g. The fluid in the bottle had become ropy and unusable with age.
(adjective)
(informal British) of poor or inferior quality;
e.g. The office was located in the corner of a ropy building that was falling apart.
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