General
ropeable
What does ropeable mean?
So furious as to need restraining, like a wild animal that must be roped.
"Dad was ropeable when he saw the phone bill."
Origin
Australian; from needing to be 'roped' like an unmanageable beast.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ropeable' mean?
It means extremely angry, so furious you'd almost need restraining.
Where does 'ropeable' come from?
The image is of an animal so wild and unmanageable it needs to be roped.
How do you use 'ropeable' in a sentence?
For example, 'She was ropeable when the car got scratched.'
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