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ropy

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adjective \ˈrō-pē\

variants: or less commonly

ropey

Definition of ropy

ropier

;

ropiest

1a : capable of being drawn into a thread : viscous; also : tending to adhere in stringy massesb : having a gelatinous or slimy quality from bacterial or fungal contamination ropy milk ropy flour
2a : resembling ropeb : muscular, sinewy
3 slang : poor, lousy

ropiness

noun

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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

First Known Use of ropy

15th century

ROPY Defined for English Language Learners

ropy

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adjective

Definition of ropy for English Language Learners

: similar to rope : like rope in appearance
: in bad condition : of bad quality
: ill or unwell

Medical Dictionary

ropy

adjective

variants: also

ropey

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Medical Definition of ropy

ropier

;

est

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

ropiness

noun

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