Ridicules ropes (4)
I believe the answer is:
guys
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'ridicules' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'ropes' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
(Other definitions for guys that I've seen before include "Nowadays people of either sex" , "Chaps, lads" , "supporters" , "Ridicules by comic imitation" , "Tent ropes; people" .)