ropey

/ ˈrəʊpɪ /

adjective

1. informal

   1. inferior or inadequate

   2. slightly unwell; below par

2. (of a viscous or sticky substance) forming strands or filaments

3. resembling a rope

   ropey muscles

Other Word Forms

• ropily adverb
• ropiness noun

Example Sentences

One try, 10 carries, 18 tackles - he was an absolute pest just as soon as the Lions settled down after their initial ropey period.

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They were so dangerous and so competitive for long spells, but a failure to turn pressure into points, coupled with a ropey third quarter against France's monstrous forward replacements, cost them dear.

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Yatai wanted us to hear from the man himself, and hooked up a ropey video link.

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Portugal had risked a ropey offload in the tackle and the Glasgow centre mopped up.

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In times when their games got a little bit ropey they stepped up, whether it be with a big tackle or calming the play down and winning fouls.

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