Definitions
(British informal) very poor in quality
Word origin
From Middle English ropy, from Middle English rop + -y, equivalent to rope + -y.
Used in a sentence
“Myofascial Syndrome Hence, myofascial pain is usually associated with a taut band, indicating a "ropey" thickening of muscle tissue.”
“The Hoary Froſts, and Northern Blaſts take care / Thy muddy Bev'rage to ſerene, and drive / Præcipitant the baſer, ropy Lees.”
“The very poultry in the coop / Began to pine away and droop— / The cock was first to go; / And glad we were on all our parts, / He used to damp our very hearts / With such a ropy crow.”
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01“Poor in quality”4 letters
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