Ropy

Quick meaning: Ropy is an adjective meaning Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch.

Meaning

Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch.

More Meanings

1. Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures.
2. Of milk or another liquid: slimy, as after the action of Enterobacter aerogenes in syrup.
3. (UK, Ireland, colloquial) Of poor quality; in poor health.

Example Sentences

Although Britain’s migration figures are ropey, other data point in the same direction.

The Hoary Froſts, and Northern Blaſts take care / Thy muddy Bev'rage to ſerene, and drive / Præcipitant the baſer, ropy Lees.

Myofascial Syndrome Hence, myofascial pain is usually associated with a taut band, indicating a "ropey" thickening of muscle tissue.

The very poultry in the coop / Began to pine away and droop— / The cock was first to go; / And glad we were on all our parts, / He used to damp our very hearts / With such a ropy crow.

Word Forms

• ropier
• ropiest
• ropey

Synonyms for ropy

Depending on context, synonyms include bingy, inferior, second-rate, shabby, unwell, ass.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stringy, ropey, thready, thick, inferior, glutinous.

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