Definition of BEGGARLY

beggarly

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • marked by poverty befitting a beggar
    • "a beggarly existence in the slums"
  • (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt

Adj

  • In the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.
  • Fit for a beggar; occasioned by begging.
  • inadequate or meagre.

Adv

  • In an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.

Origin / Etymology

From beggar + -ly; adverb via Middle English beggarly, beggerly.

Synonyms

mean

Scrabble Score: 15

beggarly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
beggarly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
beggarly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

beggarly is a valid Words With Friends word