Ropy (adjective)

1. Having the consistency, texture, or appearance of a rope.
2. Resembling a rope in texture or consistency, often used to describe fluids that are thick or stringy.

Origin:

From the word rope, meaning a long, thick, strong cord made of woven or twisted fibers.

Examples:

1. The spaghetti was ropy and hard to eat.
2. The syrup was ropy and wouldn't pour easily.
3. The paint was ropy and difficult to apply.
4. The hair was ropy and tangled.
5. The dough was ropy and difficult to handle.