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Adjective: ropy (ropier,ropiest)  row-pee
  1. [Brit, informal] Very poor in quality
    "ropy food";
    - ropey [Brit, informal], shonky [Austral, NZ, informal]
     
  2. Of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong
    "The ropy muscles in his arms were evidence of years of hard labour";
    - ropey
     
  3. Forming viscous or glutinous threads
    "The melted cheese became ropy as it cooled";
    - ropey, stringy, thready

Derived forms: ropier, ropiest

See also: inferior, thick