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

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.