Ropy: meaning, definitions and examples

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ropy

 

[ หˆroสŠ.pi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

The term 'ropy' describes a texture that resembles rope, characterized by a long and thin appearance. It can be used to refer to substances that appear wiry or fibrous in nature. Often, this word is associated with food items, like overcooked pasta or certain textures in sauces that may become stringy. This word illustrates more than mere appearance; it often implies a lack of quality or freshness.

Synonyms

fibrous, stringy, twisted, wiry

Examples of usage

  • The pasta turned out ropy after being overcooked.
  • The sauce had a ropy consistency that was unappetizing.
  • The fibers in the cloth were so ropy that they were difficult to untangle.

Translations

Translations of the word "ropy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคธเฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Seil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั‚ัƒะทะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sznurek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒผใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท corde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuerda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ provaz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lano

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปณๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reipi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ip

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuerda

Etymology

The word 'ropy' originates from the early 19th century in English and is derived from the noun 'rope,' which can be traced back to Old English 'rฤpe'. The transition from a noun to an adjective reflects a descriptive approach in language to convey the characteristics of various substances. Initially, 'rope' referred to a strong, thick cord made of fibers, and the adaptation to 'ropy' allows for describing a broader range of materials or textures that evoke the appearance or properties associated with rope. This evolution illustrates not only linguistic adaptability but also the human ability to utilize familiar terms to articulate new concepts and observations, making communication richer and more textured.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,469 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.