definition of
[ropy]

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

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

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