beggarly

/ˈbɛgərli/
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Definitions of beggarly
  1. adjective
    marked by poverty befitting a beggar
    “a beggarly existence in the slums”
    synonyms: mean
    poor
    characterized by or indicating poverty
  2. adjective
    (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
    synonyms: mean
    stingy, ungenerous
    unwilling to spend
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