Associations to the word «Needy»

Wiktionary

NEEDY, adjective. In need, poor.
NEEDY, adjective. Desiring constant affirmation, lacking in self confidence

Dictionary definition

NEEDY, noun. Needy people collectively; "they try to help the needy".
NEEDY, adjective. Poor enough to need help from others.
NEEDY, adjective. Demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats