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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  • This word can also be used to imply that someone is irate.

    October 5, 2013