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beggarly
('b/E/g/@/rl/i/
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adjective (a)
- In the condition of, or like, a beggar; suitable for a beggar; extremely indigent; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.(adjective)source: webster1913
adverb (r)
- In an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.(adverb)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- marked by poverty befitting a beggar(adj.all)Example:
A beggarly existence in the slums.
source: wordnet30 - (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt(adj.all)source: wordnet30
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