# πτωχός/ptōchos This word describes someone or something. It is an adjective. * This word can describe someone who is poor. * This word can describe someone who is a beggar. A beggar is a person who begs other people to give him money, food, or other basic items he needs to live. * This word can describe something that is worthless. * This word can describe someone who is like a poor person in some way.