Overview of noun needy

The noun needy has 1 sense

• needy -- (needy people collectively; "they try to help the needy")

Overview of adj needy

The adj needy has 2 senses

• destitute, impoverished, indigent, necessitous, needy, poverty-stricken -- (poor enough to need help from others)


• needy -- (demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree)