thrifty

Meanings

• adjective

  Wise in saving or spending money; economical.

  - "Living a thrifty lifestyle allows you to save money for retirement."
  - "Buying generic brands instead of name-brands is a thrifty choice."

• adjective

  Careful and not wasteful in the use of resources.

  - "The farmer was thrifty with his water usage."
  - "The company implemented thrifty business practices to reduce costs."

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Antonyms

spendthrift

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thrifty
lively , strive , hive , jive , five

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Variants

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thriftier , thriftiest , thriftily , thriftiness , thriftinesses , thrifty

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Etymology

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From Old English thrifig, from thrif 'prosperity, welfare, strength, health'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'thrifty' comes from the Old English word 'thrifig', which means 'prosperous, healthy, or strong'.

2. The thriftiest person in history might be Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, who is said to have given away more gold in one pilgrimage to Mecca than the European economies had produced in total up to that point.

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Related Concepts

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1. Frugality: A lifestyle characterized by simple living and saving money.

2. Budgeting: The process of creating a plan to spend money.

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Culture

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Thriftiness is a value that has been celebrated in various cultures throughout history. In literature, thrifty characters are often portrayed as wise and prudent. In art, thriftiness is represented through images of simple living and frugality. In music, there are songs that encourage living a thrifty lifestyle.

How to Memorize "thrifty"

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   - Imagine a pig saving its acorns for the winter.

2. associate
   

   - Think of someone who carefully plans their finances.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Think of the word 'thrifty' as 'thrive' + 'fitty'.

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