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Thrifty Definition: How to Be Frugal and Save Money
Meaning 1：frugal (thrifty)
thrifty
/ˈθrɪfti/
adj.
It means you are careful and smart about how you spend your money, avoiding waste.
frugal
➕
/ˈfruːɡəl/
adj.
Careful and prudent in spending money or resources; avoiding waste.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Thrifty derives from 'thrift' meaning prosperity, plus suffix '-y' meaning characterized by.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'thrift store' – a place where you find bargains and save money. 'Thrifty' people love thrift stores!
📖 Example
My grandmother is very thrifty; she keeps her old clothes for years and turns them into beautiful quilts.
My grandmother is very thrifty; she keeps her old clothes for years and turns them into beautiful quilts.
🔗 Collocations
thrifty habits – Routines that involve saving money and avoiding unnecessary expenses
thrifty shopper – A person who looks for the best prices and avoids impulse buying
thrifty with money – Using money carefully and wisely
🔄 Synonyms
frugal (adj.) – Sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
economical (adj.) – Giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent.
penny-wise (adj.) – Careful about small amounts of money.
🚫 Antonyms
wasteful (adj.) – Using or expending something of value carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
extravagant (adj.) – Lacking restraint in spending money or use of resources.
spendthrift (n.) – A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.
🌱 Derivatives
thrift (n.) – The quality of being careful with money or resources.
thriftily (adv.) – In a thrifty manner.
thriftiness (n.) – The state or quality of being thrifty.
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'thrifty' originated from 'thrift', which in Old Norse meant 'prosperity'. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, being thrifty became a highly valued virtue in American culture, symbolizing prudence and resilience.
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