Main Entry:

thrifty

Pronunciation:

\ˈthrif-tē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

thrift·i·er; thrift·i·est

Date:

14th century

1 : thriving by industry and frugality : prosperous 2 : growing vigorously 3 : given to or marked by economy and good management

synonyms see sparing

— thrift·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb

— thrift·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun