Meaning of beggarly in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbɛɡərli/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    beggarly

    Definitions

    1. marked by poverty befitting a beggar

    Examples

    • « a beggarly existence in the slums »
    • « a mean hut »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. used of sums of money

    Examples

    • « so small in amount as to deserve contempt »

    Synonyms

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