Caught in a rodeo is a term used to describe a situation where someone is stuck in a difficult or dangerous situation. Roped is a five-letter word that is often used to describe the action of being caught in a rodeo, as it involves being tied up with a rope. This term is commonly used in the context of a rodeo, where a cowboy or cowgirl is roped by a lasso and then held in place until the event is over.