ropy

ropy [roh-pee] ExamplesWord Origin adjective, rop·i·er, rop·i·est.

1. resembling a rope or ropes: ropy muscles.
2. forming viscid or glutinous threads, as a liquid.

Origin of ropy First recorded in 1470–80; rope + -y1 Related formsrop·i·ly, adverbrop·i·ness, noun Examples from the Web for ropiness Historical Examples of ropiness

Ropiness of this character is not usually communicable from one lot of milk to another.

Outlines of Dairy Bacteriology, 8th edition

H. L. Russell

The tannin by this time will have separated the azotized matter from the liquor, and removed the ropiness.

A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines

Andrew Ure

Rouse the beer as the hops are gradually introduced, and, in some months, the ropiness will be perfectly cured.

A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines

Andrew Ure

Word Origin and History for ropiness ropy adj.

late 15c., from rope (n.) + -y (2). Related: Ropiness.