ropable

[ roh-puh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being roped.
2. Australian Informal. angry.

ropable

/ ˈrəʊpəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being roped
2. informal.
   1. angry
   2. wild or intractable

      a ropable beast

Word History and Origins

Origin of ropable¹

First recorded in 1870–75; rope + -able

Example Sentences

She’s getting a bit ropable now.

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