Ropey

n.

Heard in Meath and Limerick

Dodgy or untrustworthy.

In use

Dat ho is ropey.

Posh English

That young female possesses a rather dubious moral compass.

Same phrase, other counties

  • VultureA dodgy, untrustworthy or predatory person.
  • DodgySuspicious, unreliable, of poor quality, or potentially dangerous.
  • Dodgy boxA device used to illegally receive satellite television.
  • Suckin diesel!An exclamation used to signify success or that things are going well.