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thrifty

1 of 1adjective
/ˈθrɪfti/
Forms:thriftier,thriftiest
1

(of a person) careful with money and resources, avoiding unnecessary spending

  • She is a thrifty shopper, always finding the best deals.
  • Being thrifty, he prefers to cook at home rather than eat out.
  • The thrifty couple managed to buy their home by cutting back on luxuries.
  • A thrifty traveler, she always seeks budget-friendly accommodations.
2

using resources carefully and efficiently, often in order to save or avoid waste

  • His thrifty approach to cooking helped him save a lot of money.
  • They were thrifty in their use of energy to lower electricity bills.
  • Thrifty individuals often reuse items instead of throwing them away.
  • Their thrifty lifestyle allowed them to travel the world on a budget.
  • A thrifty person makes the most out of limited resources.
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