ropy
pronunciation
How to pronounce ropy in British English:
UK [ˈrəupi]
How to pronounce ropy in American English:
US [ˈropi]
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- Adjective:
- forming viscous or glutinous threads
- (British informal) very poor in quality
Word Origin
- ropy (adj.)
- late 15c., from rope (n.) + -y (2). Related: Ropiness.
Example
- 1. Few realised just how ropy the banks were .
- 2. We spent the night in a ropy old tent .
- 3. The coat is a bit ropy , isn 't it ?
- 4. But the industry 's record when it comes to making deals work is ropy .
- 5. That car has ropy tyres .