Category:Thrifty

Thrift"y, a. [compar. Thriftier; superl. Thriftiest.]

1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good Menegement of property; sparing; frugal. Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new. Chaucer. I am glad he hath so much youth and vigor left, of which he hath not Been thrifty. Swift.

2. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition Of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or Mechanic.

3. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or Colt.

4. Secured by thrift; well husbanded. [r.] I have five hundred crowns, the thrifty hire i saved under your Father. Shak.

5. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. [obs.] I sit at home, i have no thrifty cloth. Chaucer.

Syn. -- frugal; sparing; economical; saving; careful.