- 1. superl. Distressed by want of the means of living; very por; indigent; necessitous. Source: opted
- 2. superl. Necessary; requiste. Source: opted
- 3. adj. poor enough to need help from others Source: wordnet
- 4. adj. demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree Source: wordnet
- 5. n. needy people collectively Source: wordnet
- 6. j:100 n. needy people collectively s. demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree Source: ecdict
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