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Meaning of ropey

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ropey

adjective

Definitions

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

  2. Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures.

  3. Of poor quality; in poor health.

    Synonyms:inferiorsecond-rateshabbyunwell
  4. (of milk or another liquid) Slimy, as after the action of Enterobacter aerogenes in syrup.