Thrift

/θrɪft/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.

Her thrift allowed her to save enough for a down payment on a house.

Economical management; frugality.

During the recession, many families practiced thrift to make ends meet.

A careful or frugal approach to spending or resource management.

Thrift is often seen as a virtue in many cultures.

Middle English thrift, from Old Norse 'þrifr', meaning 'to thrive'.

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.

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.

Thrifting

I'm going thrifting this weekend to find vintage clothes.

Thrifted

I love this thrifted jacket; it was so cheap!