Traditional
Slightly old-fashioned
Definition
Very angry.
Example Sentence
"Dad was ropeable when he saw the dent."
Where "Ropeable" Comes From
Originally described wild or unbroken livestock, like a horse or bull so dangerous and unpredictable it needed to be roped and restrained just to be handled safely.
Applying that same word to a furious person captures the image perfectly — someone so worked up they seem almost impossible to control.
How Aussies Actually Use It
Used to describe real, blow-your-top anger, often about something specific and provoking — a dented car, a bad decision, a broken promise — rather than mild irritation.
It has a slightly old-fashioned, almost cartoonish quality that makes it a favourite for describing a furious parent or boss.
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