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The definition of needy is someone who is poor, or someone who demands a lot of care or attention.

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A person in a state of poverty who needs help getting food and finding a place to live is an example of someone who is needy.
A child who constantly cries if he doesn't get attention is an example of a needy child.

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See needy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective needier, neediest

in, or characterized by, need, or poverty; not having enough to live on; very poor
having or showing a need for affection, emotional support, etc.

See needy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective need·i·er, need·i·est

Being in need; impoverished. See Synonyms at poor.
Wanting or needing affection, attention, or reassurance, especially to an excessive degree.

Related Forms:

needˈi·ly adverb

needˈi·ness noun

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