beggarly

Etymology
From ; adverb via,.

Adjective

 * 1) In the manner of a beggar; poverty-stricken; mean; poor; contemptible.
 * beggarly fellow
 * 1) Fit for a beggar; occasioned by begging.
 * beggarly rags
 * 1)  inadequate or meagre.
 * 1)  inadequate or meagre.

Synonyms

 * See also Thesaurus:impoverished

Adverb

 * 1) In an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar.