Definitions for needy
ˈni dineedy

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. needy(adj)

   needy people collectively

   "they try to help the needy"

2. destitute, impoverished, indigent, necessitous, needy, poverty-stricken(adj)

   poor enough to need help from others

3. needy(adj)

   demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree

Wiktionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. needy(Adjective)

   In need, poor.

   Needy people want to give too, but have few material goods to offer.

2. needy(Adjective)

   Desiring constant affirmation, lacking in self confidence

   "It's emotionally exhausting to be around her because she's so needy."

Origin: From nedy, equivalent to . Compare nodig, nötig, nödig.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Needy

   distressed by want of the means of living; very por; indigent; necessitous

2. Needy

   necessary; requiste

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of needy in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of needy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of needy in a Sentence

1. H.W. Mann:

   Ego is needy but spirit is complete

2. Publilius Syrus:

   He doubly benefits the needy who gives quickly.

3. Publilius Syrus:

   A gift in season is a double favor to the needy.

4. Vikrant Parsai:

   It is always better to help the needy than the poor.

5. Salvation Army Maj. Gary Sturdivant:

   The saddest part is if the guy was that needy, he could have just come down to our center.

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