Ropy has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Adjective
1
of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong
2
forming viscous or glutinous threads
3
(British informal) very poor in quality
"ropey food"
"a ropey performance"
4
Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch.