ropy

Alternative forms

 * ropey

Etymology 1
From, from +.

Adjective

 * 1) Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch.
 * 2) * Myofascial Syndrome
 * Hence, myofascial pain is usually associated with a taut band, indicating a "ropey" thickening of muscle tissue.
 * 1) Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures.
 * 2)  Slimy, as after the action of  in syrup.

Etymology 2
From, from.

Adjective

 * 1)  Of poor quality; in poor health.

Translations

 * Scottish Gaelic: ròibeanach


 * Russian: ,