Yank paid seller for something a bit ropey (10)
I believe the answer is:
espadrille
'something a bit ropey' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.
'yank paid seller' is the wordplay.
'yank' is an anagram indicator ('yank' can mean to pull around and move).
'paid'+'seller'='paidseller'
'paidseller' is an anagram of 'ESPADRILLE'.
'for' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for espadrille that I've seen before include "sandal!" , "Light rope-soled shoe" , "Pale idlers (anag.)" , "Plaited fibres in its sole" , "you put your foot in it" .)