ropey

• Adjectif informel britannique utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de mauvaise qualité, médiocre ou en mauvais état.

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.

   qui ressemble à une corde

   • 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.

   Synonymesfibrousstringythreadywiry

2. Viscous or glutinousC1formal

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

   Visqueux ou filant

   • 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.

   Synonymesglutinousmucilaginousstringysyrupythickviscidviscous

   Antonymesfluidrunnythinwatery

3. Poor qualityB2informalbritish

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

   de mauvaise qualité

   • 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.

   Synonymesawfulbadcrummyinferiorlousypoorroughsecond-rateshabbyshoddytattyterrible

   Antonymesexcellentfinegoodgreatreliablesolidsoundsuperbsuperior