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