thrifty

adjective
UK: /ˈθrɪfti/
US: /ˈθrɪfti/

  1. Careful about spending money; avoiding waste.

    1. She is a thrifty shopper, always looking for deals.
    2. Being thrifty during college helped me graduate without any student loan because I'm thrifty.

  2. Relating to or showing the qualities of thrift; characterized by economy and good management of resources.

    1. My grandma gave thrifty tips for saving energy at home.
    2. A thrifty approach to business is essential for long-term success and growth.

Synonyms

frugal sparing prudent careful economical

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thrifty" in English means: Careful about spending money; avoiding waste., Relating to or showing the qualities of thrift; characterized by economy and good management of resources..

The phonetic transcription of "thrifty" is /ˈθrɪfti/ in British English and /ˈθrɪfti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thrifty": frugal, sparing, prudent, careful, economical.

Example usage of "thrifty": "She is a thrifty shopper, always looking for deals.". More examples on the page.