ropy

ropy

adj \ˈrō-pē\

rop·i·errop·i·est

Definition of ROPY

1

a : capable of being drawn into a thread : viscous; also : tending to adhere in stringy masses b : having a gelatinous or slimy quality from bacterial or fungal contamination <ropy milk> <ropy flour>

2

a : resembling rope b : muscular, sinewy

3

slang : poor, lousy

— rop·i·ness noun

Variants of ROPY

ropy also rop·ey \ˈrō-pē\

Examples of ROPY

1. The passengers looked a bit ropy after the bumpy flight.
2. <because the paint was so old, it was ropy and couldn't be smoothly applied to the wood>

First Known Use of ROPY

15th century

Related to ROPY

Synonyms: thick (also ropey), syrupy, viscid, viscous

Antonyms: runny, soupy, thin, watery

Related Words: creamy, heavy, slushy, thickened, thickish, turbid, undiluted; semifluid, semiliquid; gluey, glutinous, sticky; gelatinous, gooey, gummy, jellylike; concentrated, condensed

Near Antonyms: flowing, fluid; dilute, diluted, liquid, watered-down, weak

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Rhymes with ROPY

dopey, mopey, soapy, topi