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ropy
adjective \ˈrō-pē\
: similar to rope : like rope in appearance
: in bad condition : of bad quality
: ill or unwell
rop·i·errop·i·est
Full Definition of ROPY
1
a : capable of being drawn into a thread : viscous; also : tending to adhere in stringy masses b : having a gelatinous or slimy quality from bacterial or fungal contamination <ropy milk> <ropy flour>
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Variants of ROPY
ropy also rop·ey \ˈrō-pē\
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First Known Use of ROPY
15th century
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ropy
adjective
rop·i·errop·i·est
Medical Definition of ROPY
1
: capable of being drawn into a thread : viscous; also : tending to adhere in stringy masses
2
: having a gelatinous or slimy quality from bacterial or fungal contamination <ropy milk>
—rop·i·ness noun
Variants of ROPY
ropy also rop·ey \ˈrō-pē\
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