ropy

Alternative forms

• ropey

Etymology

From Middle English ropy, from rope + -y

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɹəʊpi/
• Rhymes: -əʊpi

Adjective

ropy (comparative ropier or more ropy, superlative ropiest or most ropy)

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

     Hence, myofascial pain is usually associated with a taut band, indicating a "ropey" thickening of muscle tissue.

2. Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures.
3. (Britain, colloquial) Of poor quality; in poor health.
   • 2012, The Economist, Sept. 8th, "Emigration: On The Road"

     Although Britain’s migration figures are ropey, other data point in the same direction.

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

Anagrams

• opry, pory, pyro, pyro-

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈropɪ/

Noun

ropy

1. genitive singular of ropa
2. nominative plural of ropa
3. accusative plural of ropa
4. vocative plural of ropa