Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈɹəʊpi/
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ˈɹəʊpi
Adjective
Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch.
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Myofascial Syndrome Hence, myofascial pain is usually associated with a taut band, indicating a "ropey" thickening of muscle tissue.
Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures.
Of milk or another liquid: slimy, as after the action of Enterobacter aerogenes in syrup.
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The Hoary Froſts, and Northern Blaſts take care / Thy muddy Bev'rage to ſerene, and drive / Præcipitant the baſer, ropy Lees.
Adjective
Of poor quality; in poor health.
Usage- Ireland
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The very poultry in the coop / Began to pine away and droop— / The cock was first to go; / And glad we were on all our parts, / He used to damp our very hearts / With such a ropy crow.
Although Britain’s migration figures are ropey, other data point in the same direction.
Adjective
of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong
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forming viscous or glutinous threads
(British informal) very poor in quality
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ropey food
a ropey performance