thrifty
[ thrif-tee ]
/ ˈθrɪf ti /
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adjective, thrift·i·er, thrift·i·est.
practicing thrift or economical management; frugal: a thrifty shopper.
thriving, prosperous, or successful.
thriving physically; growing vigorously.
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1. See frugal.
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thrifty
/ (ˈθrɪftɪ) /
adjective thriftier or thriftiest
showing thrift; economical or frugal
rare thriving or prospering
Derived forms of thrifty
thriftily, adverbthriftiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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