rope-a-dope definition by Wordo

Noun

A

technique

in

which

the

boxer

assumes

a

defensive

stance

against

the

ropes

and

absorbs

an

opponent

'

s

blows

,

hoping

to

exploit

eventual

tiredness

or

a

mistake

.

Verb

To

exhaust

someone

by

[[

string

along

|

stringing

them

along

.]]