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Meaning of 'thrifty' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Thrifty [ superl.]
- Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.
- Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.
- Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.
- Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
- Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.

Meaning of 'thrifty' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . thrifty [ s]
Meaning (1):
- mindful of the future in spending money
Example in sentence:
  • careful with money

Nearby Words:

thracian thrack thrackscat thraldom thrall thrall-less thrall-like thralldom thranite thrapple

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