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ropey

/ˈroʊpi/ adjective · British & US
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What does ropey mean?

adjective

Having a rope-like texture or appearance; unsound or rotten, especially in a way that resembles a rope.

Example

"The old wooden beam was starting to look ropey and needed to be replaced."

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