definition of
[ropey]

[1] #1 ropey a. [ropy] of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong. wn

[2] #2 ropey s. [ropy, stringy, thready] forming viscous or glutinous threads. wn

[3] #3 ropey s. [ropy] (British informal) very poor in quality; "ropey food"; "a ropey performance". wn