Associations to the word «Ropey»
Wiktionary
ROPEY, adjective. Alternative spelling of ropy
Dictionary definition
ROPEY, adjective. Of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong.
ROPEY, adjective. Forming viscous or glutinous threads.
ROPEY, adjective. (British informal) very poor in quality; "ropey food"; "a ropey performance".
Wise words
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color
and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.