Ropy and Second-rate

Ropy adjective - Being of a consistency that resists flow.

Second-rate and ropy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Second-rate" instead an adjective "Ropy".

Second-rate adjective - Of average to below average quality.

Ropy and second-rate are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Ropy" instead an adjective phrase "Second-rate". informal substitute