adj.
Pronunciation: ' thrif-t ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: thrift · i · er ; -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 \ -t ə -l ē \ adverb
– thrift · i · ness \ -t ē -n ə s \ noun