ropily

ropily
\\ˈrōpə̇lē, -li\ adverb
: in a ropy manner

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rōpˈily adverb
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Main Entry:rope

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ˈropily, adv.
[f. ropy a.]
‘In a ropy manner; in a viscous or glutinous manner, so as to be drawn out like a rope’ (Webster, 1864).

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  • ropy — (also ropey) adjective (ropier, ropiest) 1》 resembling a rope. 2》 Brit. informal poor in quality or health. Derivatives ropily adverb ropiness noun …   English new terms dictionary

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