Definition of Thrifty
Thrifty
thrift·y
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
careful and economical in using money and resources, not wasteful but rather showing good management;
e.g. His thrifty habits helped him become prosperous and successful.
(adjective)
in old usage, growing healthy and strong, vigorous and thriving, usually used to describe plants or livestock;
e.g. These goats are thrifty and hardy so they can survive the mountain conditions.
(adjective)
in old usage, prosperous, typically as a consequence of frugality/economy and hard work;
e.g. The shopkeeper had become thrifty as his shop began to do more business.
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