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What does "needy" mean here?

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Rebecca

"Needy" has a couple of different meanings. One definition is to be lacking the necessities of life; to be very poor. Another definition of needy is someone who wants affection, attention, or emotional support; this is the definition that is used in this clip. Chloe's presentation said that the bears were needy creatures; that they needed affection and attention. Ex: Will you stop being so needy? It's annoying. Ex: Why are you being so needy? I hate it when you act like that.

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