Translations for „ropey“ in the English » German Dictionary

ropy, ropey [ˈrəʊpi, Am ˈroʊ-] ADJ

1. ropy (rope-like):

ropy

seilartig

2. ropy Brit, Aus pej inf (ill):

ropy

elend

to feel ropy

sich acc elend fühlen

3. ropy Brit, Aus pej inf (of poor quality):

ropy

schlecht

ropy welfare system

marodes Wohlfahrtssystem

ropy tyres

schlechte Reifen

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English

The defence looks slightly ropey on paper, but the stats don't lie.

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The result is excellent multithreaded throughput, with slightly ropey comparative gaming performance.

www.techradar.com

Not bad for a machine that had dodgy graphics, ropey sounds, but a ton of personality.

www.pcadvisor.co.uk

I think that leaves my ropey theory in tatters.

thequietus.com

They have called the data ropey and unreliable as a sole source for investigating schools.

www.stuff.co.nz

Not a bad story if you look beyond the ropey dinosaurs themselves, but a ten?

www.denofgeek.com

I've lifted engines out with some pretty ropey contraptions over the years.

hackaday.com

That simple things, a beer with your mates, is for him a luxury even in a ropey roadside cafe, because no one is bothering him.

www.mirror.co.uk

Warming up well means your swing is good from the outset, the first few holes aren't as ropey and fatigue takes longer to set in.

www.mayonews.ie

It will be sticky and ropey (drawn out).

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