ropey

/ ˈrəʊpɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   1. inferior or inadequate
   2. slightly unwell; below par
2. (of a viscous or sticky substance) forming strands or filaments
3. resembling a rope

   ropey muscles

Derived Forms

• ˈropily, adverb
• ˈropiness, noun

Example Sentences

Portugal had risked a ropey offload in the tackle and the Glasgow centre mopped up.

From BBC

In times when their games got a little bit ropey they stepped up, whether it be with a big tackle or calming the play down and winning fouls.

From BBC

“He was able to extricate John’s voice from a ropey little bit of cassette, where it had John’s voice and a piano,” McCartney said in this week’s interview.

From Los Angeles Times

Jackson was “able to extricate John’s voice from a ropey little bit of cassette and a piano,” McCartney told BBC radio.

From Seattle Times

"He was able to extricate John's voice from a ropey little bit of cassette," McCartney said.

From Reuters