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- Dictionaryneedy/ˈniːdi/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) lacking the necessities of life; very poor: "needy and elderly people"
- 2. (of a person) needing emotional support; insecure.
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NEEDY definition: 1. poor and not having enough food, clothes, etc.: 2. wanting too much attention and love: 3…. Learn more.
- English (US)
NEEDY meaning: 1. poor and not having enough food, clothes,...
- Znaczenie Needy, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
NEEDY definicja: 1. poor and not having enough food,...
- Needy: Italian Translation
needy translate: bisognoso, bisognoso. Learn more in the...
- Needy: Korean Translation
needy translate: 빈곤한. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Needy: Russian Translation
NEEDY translate: нуждающийся, бедный . Learn more in the...
- Needy: Catalan Translation
needy translate: necessitat. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- English (US)
Needy definition: in a condition of need or want; extremely poor and not having the basic necessities. See examples of NEEDY used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of needy as an adjective for being in want of something, especially money or affection. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of needy.
demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree. synonyms: clingy. demanding. requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill. noun. needy people collectively. “they try to help the needy ” see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈnidi/ UK. /ˈnidi/ Cite this entry. Style:
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Learn the meaning of needy as an adjective for people who lack money, food, clothes, etc., or who need a lot of love and support. See synonyms, collocations and usage notes with examples.
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