adj
ropy
Ropy (adj) means looking or feeling like rope, especially describing muscles that are firm and stringy.
adj
1
Looking or feeling like rope, especially describing muscles that are firm and stringy.
2
Able to form thin, thread-like strands, similar to rope.
3
Describing milk or another liquid that has turned sticky and stringy due to bacteria.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English ropy, from Middle English rop plus -y, equivalent to rope plus -y.
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What is the meaning of ropy?
"ropy" (adj) means looking or feeling like rope, especially describing muscles that are firm and stringy.
What is another word for ropy?
Other words for "ropy" include stringy, thready, ropey.
What is the opposite of ropy?
The opposite of "ropy" is thin.
What are the different meanings of ropy?
"ropy" has 3 main meanings: 1. Looking or feeling like rope, especially describing muscles that are firm and stringy; 2. Able to form thin, thread-like strands, similar to rope; 3. Describing milk or another liquid that has turned sticky and stringy due to bacteria.
