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Definition needy in British English

needy adjective

adjective
/ˈniːdi/
1

a needy person does not have enough money, food, clothing etc.

Example

needy children/families

Synonyms and related words
1.1

poor people

Example

There are problems getting food and money to the needy.

Synonyms and related words
2

someone who is needy has emotional problems that make it difficult for them to form good relationships

Definition needy in British English