1. ropey(a = adj.pert) ropy - of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong;
Derived form noun rope1
2. ropey(s = adj.all) ropy, stringy, thready - forming viscous or glutinous threads;
3. ropey(s = adj.all) ropy - (British informal) very poor in quality; "ropey food"; "a ropey performance"