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thrift·y 
[thrif-tee] Pronunciation Key
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[thrif-tee] Pronunciation Key –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. |
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thrift·i·ly, adverb
thrift·i·ness, noun
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
| thrift·y
(thrĭf'tē) Pronunciation Key
adj. thrift·i·er, thrift·i·est
thrift'i·ly adv., thrift'i·ness n. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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| thrifty | |
adjective | |
| 1. | careful and diligent in the use of resources [ant: wasteful] |
| 2. | mindful of the future in spending money; "careful with money" [syn: careful] |
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Thrifty
Thrift"y\, a. [Compar. Thriftier; superl. Thriftiest.]1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal. Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new. --Chaucer. I am glad he hath so much youth and vigor left, of which he hath not been thrifty. --Swift. 2. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic. 3. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt. 4. Secured by thrift; well husbanded. [R.] I have five hundred crowns, The thrifty hire I saved under your father. --Shak. 5. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. [Obs.] I sit at home, I have no thrifty cloth. --Chaucer. Syn: Frugal; sparing; economical; saving; careful.
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