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beggarly

/'b/E/g/@/rl/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. In the condition of, or like, a beggar; suitable for a beggar; extremely indigent; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. In an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. marked by poverty befitting a beggar

    adj.all

    Examples
    A beggarly existence in the slums.
    Synonyms mean

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt

    adj.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

beggar-my-neighbour policybeggar-my-neighbour strategybeggar-ticksbeggarhoodbeggarismbeggarlinessbeggarmanbeggarweedbeggarwomanbeggarybeggesterebegging

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