ropy

adjective

\ˈrō-pē

variants: or less commonly ropey

ropier; ropiest

Definition of ropy

1a : 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

2a : resembling rope

b : muscular, sinewy

3 slang : poor, lousy

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Synonyms & Antonyms for ropy

Synonyms

syrupy, thick, viscid, viscous

Antonyms

runny, soupy, thin, watery

Examples of ropy in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Honda’s updates to the Fit’s suspension and steering for 2018 only slightly button down its ropy behavior. — Alexander Stoklosa, Car and Driver, "2018 Honda Fit," 19 Jan. 2018 Pastas are a forceful presence on the tight menu, including ropy rye-flour bucatini coiling among fat fresh clams and chunks of pancetta. — Mike Sula, Chicago Reader, "With Marisol inside the MCA, Jason Hammel paints a new canvas," 13 Dec. 2017

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