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beggarly
01
extremely poor
Examples
The beggarly man sat in a corner, holding onto his old coat to stay warm.
The beggarly man wore torn clothes and shuffled along the street.
02
(of money or resources) so small that it inspires contempt
Examples
He received a beggarly wage that barely covered his rent.
The donation was a beggarly sum compared to the project's budget.
