ropy

[ roh-pee ]
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adjective,rop·i·er, rop·i·est.
  1. resembling a rope or ropes: ropy muscles.

  2. forming viscid or glutinous threads, as a liquid.

Origin of ropy

1
First recorded in 1470–80; rope + -y1

Other words from ropy

  • rop·i·ly, adverb
  • rop·i·ness, noun

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