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Meaning of needy in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    needy

    Definitions

    1. poor enough to need help from others

    Synonyms

    • poor

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