THRIFTY


Meaning of THRIFTY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈthrif-tē ]

adjective

( 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 -tə-lē adverb

• thrift·i·ness -tē-nəs noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.