thrifty

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The definition of thrifty is someone who is frugal and who is careful about where their money goes.

(adjective)

An example of someone who would be described as thrifty is someone who makes wise and careful buying decisions.

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See thrifty in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective thriftier, thriftiest

  1. practicing or showing thrift; economical; provident
  2. thriving; flourishing; prospering
  3. growing vigorously, as a plant

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See thrifty in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective thrift·i·er, thrift·i·est
  1. Practicing or marked by the practice of thrift; wisely economical. See Synonyms at sparing.
  2. Industrious and thriving; prosperous.
  3. Growing vigorously; thriving, as a plant.

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  • thriftˈi·ly adverb
  • thriftˈi·ness noun

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