It is a piece of classic Aussie slang from the 1870s that is still going strong today. It means to be seething with anger; literally, 'fit to be tied'. Of course, in another classic Australian icon, Kath and Kim, famous for its malapropisms, ropeable was rotated out in favour of the erroneous gropeable.

What does the term Ropable mean?

1 : capable of being roped. 2 Australia : in a bad temper : angry.

What means Ropeable?

Ropeable meaning

Able to be roped and so restrained. adjective. (Australia, New Zealand) Angry to the point of needing to be restrained from violent action. adjective.