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thrifty::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | careful |
| Derivation | thrift, thriftiness |
thrifty::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | thrift, thriftiness |
Examples of thrifty
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My read is that people everywhere are more thrifty and they follow the bargains.
From the curiouscapitalist.blogs.time.com
Meanwhile, the ants have been too thrifty, producing more than they can consume.
From the newsweek.com
We have the ingenious and thrifty Dutch to thank for what we now know as brandy.
From the guardian.co.uk
You should come out ahead if you budget, are thrifty and balance your checkbook.
From the suntimes.com
The USDA recommends a range of monthly grocery budgets from thrifty to liberal.
From the sfgate.com
She was among the thrifty housewives in the 1960s making Under the Sink Kahlua.
From the stltoday.com
Like a multibillionaire Jack Benny, the thrifty Buffett just can't stop worrying.
From the theatlantic.com
Luckily, there are plenty of sites designed to help thrifty parents do just that.
From the denverpost.com
Toyota said it will continue to emphasize fuel-thrifty gasoline-electric hybrids.
From the usatoday.com
- Careful and diligent in the use of resources
- Careful: mindful of the future in spending money; "careful with money"
- (thriftily) in a thrifty manner; "a used towel that he had used and had left thriftily on the ledge below the mirror rather than consign to the linen basket"
- Thrifty's Inc. (doing business as Bluenotes) is a Canadian "lifestyle" clothing brand that was established in 1984. Bluenotes currently operates 120+ stores in Canada, including an online store. Thrifty's' 107 stores were bought out by U.S. retailer American Eagle Outfitters from Dylex and rebranded the store with the Bluenotes name in 2000...
- Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; sparing; frugal; Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic; Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a ...
- (thriftyness) Common misspelling of thriftiness
- Describes a horse that is easy to keep, which maintains good condition of small rations. Also called a good-doer.
- Healthy and vigorous in appearance.
