ropier

/ˈɹəʊpiəɹ/

ropier is the comparative form of ropy.

ropier is the comparative form of ropey.

Meaning of ropy

ropy (comparative ropier or more ropy, superlative ropiest or most ropy)

Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch.
- Myofascial Syndrome
  Hence, myofascial pain is usually associated with a taut band, indicating a "ropey" thickening of muscle tissue.
Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures.
Of milk or another liquid: slimy, as after the action of Enterobacter aerogenes in syrup.
- The Hoary Froſts, and Northern Blaſts take care / Thy muddy Bev'rage to ſerene, and drive / Præcipitant the baſer, ropy Lees.1708, [John Philips], “Book II”, in Cyder. […], London: […] J[acob] Tonson, […], →OCLC, page 68
Synonyms:

bingy

ropy (comparative ropier or more ropy, superlative ropiest or most ropy)

(Ireland, UK, colloquial) Of poor quality; in poor health.
- The very poultry in the coop / Began to pine away and droop— / The cock was first to go; / And glad we were on all our parts, / He used to damp our very hearts / With such a ropy crow.1845, Thomas Hood, The Captain’s Cow
Synonyms:

inferior, second-rate, shabby, unwell, ass, bad, base, below par, bottom-shelf, BTEC

What is ropier the comparative form of?: Ropier is the comparative form of ropy.
How do you pronounce ropier?: Ropier is pronounced /ˈɹəʊpiəɹ/.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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