popply, a.
(ˈpɒplɪ)
[f. popple n.3 + -y.]
In a ‘poppling’ condition; broken, choppy, ripply.
| 1889 P. H. Emerson Eng. Idylls 113 The popply water all streaked with foam. 1895 Times 15 Mar. 8/2 As they passed the Duke's Head hostelry and Alexander's boatyard some popply water caused them to splash a little. 1904 Daily News 28 Mar. 12/2 Off the wall at Harrod's..the ‘popply’ water somewhat discomposed the Oxford crew. |