Associations to the word «Ropy» - Word Associations Network

Noun

ROPY, adjective. Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch.

ROPY, adjective. Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures.

ROPY, adjective. (British) (colloquial) Of poor quality; in poor health.

ROPY, adjective. (of milk or another liquid) Slimy, as after the action of Enterobacter aerogenes in syrup.

ROPY, adjective. Of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong.

ROPY, adjective. Forming viscous or glutinous threads.

ROPY, adjective. (British informal) very poor in quality; "ropey food"; "a ropey performance".

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