ropey

• Adjetivo británico informal que se usa para describir algo de baja calidad, no muy bueno o en mal estado.

An informal British adjective used to describe something that is of poor quality, not very good, or in a bad condition.

1. Resembling ropeC1formal

   Having the characteristics of rope, such as being long, strong, and fibrous.

   Semejante a una cuerda

   • The plant had ropey stems that were difficult to break.
   • The dough became ropey after being kneaded for too long.
   • The material felt ropey and coarse to the touch.

   Sinónimosfibrousstringythreadywiry

2. Viscous or glutinousC1formal

   Forming sticky, thread-like strands, often used to describe certain liquids or substances.

   Viscoso o filamentoso

   • The melted cheese became ropey as it cooled.
   • The syrup was ropey and stretched when poured.
   • The glue formed ropey strands when applied to the surface.

   Sinónimosglutinousmucilaginousstringysyrupythickviscidviscous

   Antónimosfluidrunnythinwatery

3. Poor qualityB2informalbritish

   Of very low quality or in bad condition, often used informally in British English.

   de mala calidad

   • The hotel was a bit ropey, with peeling wallpaper and broken furniture.
   • His performance was ropey at best, full of mistakes.
   • The food at that restaurant was ropey, so I wouldn't recommend it.

   Sinónimosawfulbadcrummyinferiorlousypoorroughsecond-rateshabbyshoddytattyterrible

   Antónimosexcellentfinegoodgreatreliablesolidsoundsuperbsuperior