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

It only took one ropey first-day performance from Australia for the West Australian to turn on them.

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Possibly churlish not to get the full 10, but he played a pretty ropey shot in the first innings.

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When it got a little bit ropey towards the end, that chance fell to him and I don't think anyone thought he was going to miss.

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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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