Definition of Ropey

Adjective: ropey row-pee

Of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong
- ropy
Forming viscous or glutinous threads
- ropy, stringy, thready
[Brit] (informal) very poor in quality
"a ropey performance"; "ropey food";
- ropy [Brit], shonky [Austral, NZ]