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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. Forming viscous or glutinous threads
    - ropey, stringy, thready
     
  3. Of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong
    - ropey

Derived forms: ropier, ropiest

See also: inferior, thick