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   ropy

   /ˈrəʊpi/

   adjective

   • 1. resembling a rope, especially in being long, strong, and fibrous: "the ropy roots of the old tree" Similar viscousgelatinousviscidstickyglutinousmucilaginousthickstringythreadyfibrousfilamentous
   • 2. of poor quality: informal British "a portrait by a pretty ropey artist" Similar inferiorsecond-ratelow-qualitylow-gradepoorpoor-qualityinadequatesubstandardimperfectfaultydefectivejerry-builtshoddyshabbycrudeunsoundunacceptableunsatisfactoryunworthydisappointinginformal:below parnot up to scratchnot up to snufftenth-ratecrummylousyduffrubbishfarkaktevulgar slang:crapcrappychickenshit
   • ▪ slightly ill: "I did feel a bit ropey earlier"

   Derivatives

   • 1. ropily adverb
   • 2. ropiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROPY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ROPY definition: 1. in bad condition or of low quality: 2. in bad condition or of low quality: . Learn more.

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   ropy: [adjective] having a gelatinous or slimy quality from bacterial or fungal contamination.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › ropyROPY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Ropy definition: resembling a rope or ropes. See examples of ROPY used in a sentence.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › ropyRopy - definition of ropy by The Free Dictionary

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   Define ropy. ropy synonyms, ropy pronunciation, ropy translation, English dictionary definition of ropy. also rop·ey adj. rop·i·er , rop·i·est 1. Resembling a rope or ropes. 2.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryROPY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ropy meaning: 1. in bad condition or of low quality: 2. in bad condition or of low quality: . Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionropy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of ropy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ropyRopy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong. DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘ropy'.