ropey adj 1: of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong [syn: {ropy}, {ropey}] 2: forming viscous or glutinous threads [syn: {ropy}, {ropey}, {stringy}, {thready}] 3: (British informal) very poor in quality; "ropey food"; "a ropey performance" [syn: {ropey}, {ropy}]