Ropeable

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊpəbəl/

Definitions of ropeable

adjective able to be roped or tied up; likely to become angry or upset

Example Sentences

A1 I am ropeable because I can't find my keys.

A2 The customer was ropeable when their order was delayed.

B1 She was ropeable after waiting in line for over an hour.

B2 The team was ropeable when they lost the championship game.

C1 The CEO was ropeable after discovering a major security breach.

C2 The politician was ropeable during the heated debate.

Examples of ropeable in a Sentence

formal The customer was absolutely ropeable after receiving poor service from the company.

informal I heard that John was ropeable when his favorite team lost the game.

slang My friend was totally ropeable when she found out her ex was dating someone new.

figurative The tension in the room was so thick you could cut it with a knife, everyone was ropeable.

Grammatical Forms of ropeable

• past tense: roped
• plural: ropeables
• comparative: more ropeable
• superlative: most ropeable
• present tense: ropeable
• future tense: will be ropeable
• perfect tense: have been ropeable
• continuous tense: is being ropeable
• singular: ropeable
• positive degree: ropeable
• infinitive: to rope
• gerund: roping
• participle: roping

Origin and Evolution of ropeable

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'ropeable' is believed to have originated in English-speaking countries.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'ropeable' was used to describe someone or something that was capable of being roped or tied with a rope. Over time, the meaning has evolved to also include someone who is easily angered or provoked.