needy — lacking the necessities of life; very poor
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking the necessities of life; very poor
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈniːdi/
Korean meaning: 생활필수품이 부족한, 매우 가난한
Korean pronunciation: **니**디
Example Sentences
- My boyfriend is so needy that he texts me every five minutes asking 'What are you doing?'
- The government provides assistance to needy students through scholarships.
- She's too needy in relationships - she wants to know where her partner is 24/7.
needy
ADJECTIVE//ˈniːdi//
lacking the necessities of life; very poor
A needy family receives food assistance at the community center
The greedy rush speedy past the needy!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'neod' meaning 'necessity' or 'want', combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-y'. The word evolved to describe someone who lacks basic necessities or requires help.
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📝Examples
“My boyfriend is so needy that he texts me every five minutes asking 'What are you doing?'”
“The government provides assistance to needy students through scholarships.”
“She's too needy in relationships - she wants to know where her partner is 24/7.”
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