rop´i|ness

rop´i|ness
rop|y «ROH pee», adjective, rop|i|er, rop|i|est.
1. forming sticky threads; stringy: »

ropy syrup.

2. like a rope or ropes.
rop´i|ly, adverb.
rop´i|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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