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thrifty

thrift·y [ thríftee ] (comparative thrift·i·er, superlative thrift·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. careful with money and resources: managing money and resources in a cautious and sensible way so as to waste as little as possible

2. prosperous: prosperous and thriving ( archaic )

3. U.S. growing well: growing healthily and vigorously


thrift·i·ly adverb
thrift·i·ness noun
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