'ropey' definitions:

Definition of 'ropey'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong [syn: ropy, ropey]
adjective
Forming viscous or glutinous threads [syn: ropy, ropey, stringy, thready]
adjective
(British informal) very poor in quality; "ropey food"; "a ropey performance" [syn: ropey, ropy]