 beggarly |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] marked by poverty befitting a beggar | |
| Synonyms: | mean | |
| Examples: | "a beggarly existence in the slums" "a mean hut" |
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| Related terms: | poor | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] used of sums of money; so small in amount as to deserve contempt | |
| Synonyms: | mean | |
| Related terms: | stingy | |
| Similar spelling: |
beggar_lice |
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