Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In Australia, uncontrollable; wild; untamable unless roped or lassoed: said of cattle and sometimes of horses. Also used figuratively.
- Intractable; obstinate; out of temper.
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- adjective Alternative form of
ropeable .
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Examples
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King-hit: Policeman 'ropable' after attacker bailed
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King-hit: Policeman 'ropable' after attacker bailed
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King-hit: Policeman 'ropable' after attacker bailed
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King-hit: Policeman 'ropable' after attacker bailed
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King-hit: Policeman 'ropable' after attacker bailed
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King-hit: Policeman 'ropable' after attacker bailed
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King-hit: Policeman 'ropable' after attacker bailed
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King-hit: Policeman 'ropable' after attacker bailed
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King-hit: Policeman 'ropable' after attacker bailed
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King-hit: Policeman 'ropable' after attacker bailed
gloame commented on the word ropable
This word can also be used to imply that someone is irate.
October 5, 2013