Meaning & Definition of word "Thrift"
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Thrift
/θrɪft/
noun:
- 1. The quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.
- Example: Her thrift allowed her to save enough for a down payment on a house.
- 2. Economical management; frugality.
- Example: During the recession, many families practiced thrift to make ends meet.
- 3. A careful or frugal approach to spending or resource management.
- Example: Thrift is often seen as a virtue in many cultures.
Etymology
Middle English thrift, from Old Norse 'þrifr', meaning 'to thrive'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thrift store:
A retail outlet that sells second-hand goods at reduced prices.
thriftiness is next to godliness:
Being frugal is a virtue comparable to cleanliness or morality.
Related Words
frugal:
Sparing or economical as regards money or food.
economical:
Giving good value or return in relation to the resources used.
saver:
A person who saves money, especially in a bank.
Slang Meanings of thrift
Meaning: Thrifting
Example Sentence: I'm going thrifting this weekend to find vintage clothes.
Meaning: Thrifted
Example Sentence: I love this thrifted jacket; it was so cheap!