/ ˈniːdi; NAmE / adjective ( need·ier , needi·est )
1.
( of people ) not having enough money, food, clothes, etc.
➡ note at poor
2.
the needy noun [ pl. ] people who do not have enough money, food, etc.
3.
( of people ) not confident, and needing a lot of love and emotional support from other people