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ropable

American  
[roh-puh-buhl] / ˈroʊ pə bəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being roped.

  2. Australian Informal. angry.

ropable British  
/ ˈrəʊpəbəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being roped

  2. informal

    1. angry

    2. wild or intractable

      a ropable beast
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Etymology

Origin of ropable

First recorded in 1870–75; rope + -able

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She’s getting a bit ropable now.

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