Associations to the word «Roper»

Wiktionary

ROPER, noun. Agent noun of rope; one who uses a rope, especially one who throws a lariat.
ROPER, noun. (dated) A maker of ropes.
ROPER, noun. One who ropes goods; a packer.
ROPER, noun. (archaic) (slang) One fit to be hanged.
ROPER, proper noun. A surname​.

Dictionary definition

ROPER, noun. A decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game).
ROPER, noun. A cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses.
ROPER, noun. A craftsman who makes ropes.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke