thrift·y

[thrif-tee]
adjective, thrift·i·er, thrift·i·est.
1.
practicing thrift or economical management; frugal: a thrifty shopper.
2.
thriving, prosperous, or successful.
3.
thriving physically; growing vigorously.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English; see thrift, -y1

thrift·i·ly, adverb
thrift·i·ness, noun
o·ver·thrift·i·ly, adverb
o·ver·thrift·i·ness, noun
o·ver·thrift·y, adjective
un·thrift·i·ly, adverb
un·thrift·i·ness, noun
un·thrift·y, adjective


1. sparing, saving. See economical.
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thrifty (ˈθrɪftɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , thriftier, thriftiest
1.  showing thrift; economical or frugal
2.  rare thriving or prospering
 
'thriftily
 
adv
 
'thriftiness
 
n

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Example sentences
If you're a thrifty phone shopper, please log in and contribute.
So we've decided to focus our latest blog carnival on budget-conscious recipes
  and thrifty shopping strategies.
More buyers are opting for lower-priced compacts with less exotic, but still
  fuel-thrifty technology.
One is to accept the range limit and design small, thrifty vehicles specialised
  for city use.
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