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    thrifty
    /ˈθrɪfti/

    adjective

    • 1. using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully: "he had been brought up to be thrifty and careful"
    • 2. (of livestock or plants) strong and healthy: archaic, dialect "the sheep are vigorous and thrifty"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHRIFTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Thrifty means showing a careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste and saving money for the future. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in different contexts from Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › thriftyThrifty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Thrifty means careful in the use of money or resources, or prosperous by industry and frugality. See synonyms, examples, word history, and kids definition of thrifty.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › thriftyTHRIFTY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Thrifty means practicing thrift or economical management; frugal. It can also mean thriving or prospering. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of thrifty in sentences.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › thriftyThrifty - definition of thrifty by The Free Dictionary

    Thrifty means practicing or marked by the practice of thrift; wisely economical. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations and examples of thrifty in different contexts and languages.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › thriftyThrifty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Being thrifty means being careful of your money and how you spend it. Think twice before you spend, but if you must shop, hitting the sales and using coupons are good ways to be thrifty.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHRIFTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Thrifty means saving money, not buying unnecessary things, and not wasting things. It can also mean thriving, prospering, or growing vigorously. See how to use thrifty in a sentence and compare it with other adjectives.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › thriftythrifty adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of thrifty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.