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Ropy Definition & Meaning

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"

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What does ropy mean?
of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong forming viscous or glutinous threads (British informal) very poor in quality; "ropey food"; "a ropey performance"
What part of speech is ropy?
Ropy is an adjective.
How many definitions does ropy have?
Ropy has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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