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Ropy
Meaning
Adj
●
Resembling
rope in
appearance
or
texture
, used especially of
muscles
that are
thick
or
hard
to the touch.
●
Capable of
forming
rope-like or thread-like structures.
●
In British English:
Of
poor
quality; in
poor
health.
●
Slimy, as after the
action
of Enterobacter aerogenes in syrup.
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Origin
ropy
English
ropy
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Inferior
Second-Rate
Shabby
Unwell
Bingy
Ropey
Related
Stringy
Lumpy
Wispy
Rubbery
Waxy
Sinewy
Scratchy
Veiny
Leathery
Bulbous
Rhymes
Ropy
Topi
Soapy
Gropy
Slopy
Mopey
Dopey
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