starveling

1 of 2

noun

starve·​ling ˈstärv-liŋ 

: one that is thin from or as if from lack of food

starveling

2 of 2

adjective

: being a starveling

also : marked by poverty or inadequacy

starveling wages

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1546, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1578, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

starveling

noun

starve·​ling

stärv-liŋ

: one thin and weakened by or as if by lack of food