Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ropey

Adjective
/ˈrəʊpi/
Definition
Of inferior quality; weak or unsatisfactory; of a poor standard.
Examples
  • The food at the restaurant was rather ropey last night.
  • His excuses for being late were quite ropey and not convincing.
  • The old car started to feel ropey after years of neglect.
Meaning
Referring to something that is not up to par, unreliable, or lacking in strength or quality.
Synonyms
  • shoddy
  • inferior
  • poor
  • weak
  • unsatisfactory