needy — lacking the necessities of life; very poor
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking the necessities of life; very poor
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈniːdi/
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
The needy family lines up at the winter shelter for warm food and blankets.
The greedy rush speedy past the needy!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
need (necessity, want) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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