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ropy

ropy \'ro--pe-\ aj 1a: capable of being drawn into a thread : VISCOUS  1b: 
   having a gelatinous or slimy quality from bacterial or fungal contamin 
   ation {~ milk ~ flour} 2a: resembling rope : STRINGY  2b: MUSCULAR, SINEWY