Ropeable
Significado: Extremely angry (Australian)
Being ropeable means being so angry you need to be restrained with a rope—like an out-of-control animal. It's extreme, uncontrollable fury. Distinctly Australian slang for the highest level of anger.
Ejemplos
- She was ropeable when she found out they'd lied to her. 发现他们骗了她后，她气得要命。Estaba furiosa cuando descubrió que le habían mentido.嘘をつかれたと知った時、彼女は激怒した。그들이 거짓말한 걸 알았을 때 그녀는 격분했다.
- The coach was absolutely ropeable after that performance. 那场表演后教练简直气疯了。El entrenador estaba absolutamente furioso después de esa actuación.あのパフォーマンスの後、コーチは激怒してた。그 경기 후 코치는 완전히 격분했다.
- I was ropeable when I saw the damage to my car. 看到车的损坏我气得要命。Estaba furioso cuando vi el daño a mi coche.車のダメージを見た時、めちゃくちゃ怒った。내 차 손상을 봤을 때 나는 극도로 화가 났다.
- Don't tell Mum yet—she'll be ropeable.先别告诉妈妈——她会气疯的。No le digas a mamá todavía—estará furiosa.まだお母さんに言わないで——激怒するから。아직 엄마한테 말하지 마——격분하실 거야.
Pronunciación
/ˈrəʊpəbl/
Guía de uso
Contexto: friends, family, Australian contexts
Tono: emphatic, describing extreme anger
✓ Correcto
- She was ropeable.她气疯了。Estaba furiosa.彼女は激怒してた。그녀는 격분했어.
- I'm absolutely ropeable.我简直气死了。Estoy absolutamente furioso.めっちゃ怒ってる。나 완전히 격분했어.
- He'll be ropeable.他会气疯的。Estará furioso.彼は激怒するだろう。그 사람 격분할 거야.
✗ Incorrecto
- Only Australian speakers use this只有澳大利亚人使用这个词Solo los hablantes australianos usan estoオーストラリア人だけが使う호주 사람들만 사용하는 표현
- Will confuse non-Australians非澳大利亚人会感到困惑Confundirá a los no australianosオーストラリア人以外は混乱する호주인이 아닌 사람에게는 혼란을 줄 수 있음
Errores comunes
- This is exclusively Australian slang
- Means VERY angry, not mildly annoyed
Origen e historia
Australian slang referring to cattle or horses that are so wild they need to be restrained with a rope. Applied to humans, it describes fury so intense you're like a wild animal needing to be tied down.
Etimología: From needing to be roped like wild livestock due to anger
Primera vez registrado: Australian slang from early 20th century
Contexto cultural
Era: Early 20th century onwards
Generation: All ages in Australia
Social background: Universal in Australia, rural origins
Pop culture: Common in Australian TV and films; Part of everyday Australian vocabulary
Regional notes: Distinctly Australian. British and American speakers won't use or likely understand this.
Variaciones
Frases relacionadas
Más de este tema
More from Emotions & Feelings
Tarjetas, cuestionarios, audio y repetición espaciada — todo gratis