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Word of the Day – Thrifty

By January 2, 2023Word of the Day

Thrifty (adj)

thrif-tee

practicing thrift or economical management; frugal.

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English; see origin at thrift, -y1

Example sentences

“She was living frugally, the thrifty living allowing her to save.

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