Ropy Definition

ropy
adjective
  1. of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong
  2. forming viscous or glutinous threads
  3. (British informal) very poor in quality; "ropey food"; "a ropey performance"

Words that rhyme with ropy

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