English Explanatory Dictionary

ropery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any form of language used, typically slang or slander, that can get one in trouble.
  2. A place where ropes are made; ropewalk.

Pronunciation

rō′pə-rē /ˈɹəʊ.p(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈɹoʊ.p(ə.)ɹi/

Word forms

ropery roperies

Etymology

From rope + -ery.

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