#1 ropey a. [ropy] of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong. wn
#2 ropey s. [ropy, stringy, thready] forming viscous or glutinous threads. wn
#3 ropey s. [ropy] (British informal) very poor in quality; "ropey food"; "a ropey performance". wn
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