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Meaning of beggarly in English
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛɡərli/
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Classifying Adjective
beggarly
Definitions
1.
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
Examples
« a beggarly existence in the slums »
« a mean hut »
Synonyms
poor
2.
used of sums of money
Examples
« so small in amount as to deserve contempt »
Synonyms
stingy
ungenerous