Ropey

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɑpeɪ/

Ropey (adj)

  1. Having a soft, stretchy, or string-like texture, often in food or liquid that should be smooth.
  2. Not strong or dependable; likely to break, fail, or cause problems.
  3. Not fully convincing; suggesting something may be wrong or not honest.

Ropey (adjective)

Examples

  • The sauce was ropey, with long strings between the spoon and the bowl.
  • The noodles felt ropey, sticking together in thin strands.