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The timid man calls himself cautious, the sordid man thrifty.
Publilius Syrus

Meaning of "thrifty" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THRIFTY

thrifty  [ˈθrɪftɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THRIFTY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Thrifty is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES THRIFTY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Thrifty

Thrifty is the name of several companies ▪ Thrifty Foods ▪ Thrifty Drug Stores ▪ Thrifty Rent A Car It is also a name given to a type of phenotype ▪ Thrifty phenotype...

Definition of thrifty in the English dictionary

The definition of thrifty in the dictionary is showing thrift; economical or frugal. Other definition of thrifty is thriving or prospering.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THRIFTY


biosafety
ˌbaɪəʊˈseɪftɪ
clifty
ˈklɪftɪ
drifty
ˈdrɪftɪ
fifty
ˈfɪftɪ
LD50
ˌɛlˌdiːˈfɪftɪ
nifty
ˈnɪftɪ
rifty
ˈrɪftɪ
safety
ˈseɪftɪ
shifty
ˈʃɪftɪ
snifty
ˈsnɪftɪ
supersafety
ˌsuːpərˈseɪftɪ
swiftie
ˈswɪftɪ
swifty
ˈswɪftɪ
unsafety
ʌnˈseɪftɪ
unthrifty
ʌnˈθrɪftɪ
wifty
ˈwɪftɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THRIFTY

thridace
thrift
thrift shop
thriftier
thriftiest
thriftily
thriftiness
thriftless
thriftlessly
thriftlessness
thrill
thrill-seeker
thrilled
thrilled to bits
thriller
thrilling
thrillingly
thrillingness
thrilly
thrips

WORDS THAT END LIKE THRIFTY

ability
activity
arty-crafty
authority
availability
beauty
busty
capacity
celebrity
city
come to the party
drafty
fifty-fifty
hefty
lefty
lofty
outcrafty
shufty
toplofty
tufty

Synonyms and antonyms of thrifty in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «THRIFTY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «thrifty» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of thrifty

Translation of «thrifty» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THRIFTY

Find out the translation of thrifty to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of thrifty from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «thrifty» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

节约的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ahorrativo
570 millions of speakers

English

thrifty
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मितव्ययी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُقْتَصِد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бережливый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

econômico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মিতব্যয়ী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

économe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

berjimat cermat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sparsam
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

倹約な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

검소한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Thrifty
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tiết kiệm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிக்கனமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मितभाषी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tutumlu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

parsimonioso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oszczędny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бережливий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

econom
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σφιχτοχέρης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

voorspoedig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sparsam
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sparsommelig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of thrifty

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THRIFTY»

The term «thrifty» is very widely used and occupies the 22.589 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THRIFTY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about thrifty

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3 QUOTES WITH «THRIFTY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word thrifty.
1
Ezra Miller
Housing Works is the coolest thrift store in the world, because not only are they the best thrift store - they're not the most thrifty thrift store - but they have amazing stuff and all of their proceeds go directly to kids, mostly homeless kids, living with AIDS and HIV in New York, in the metropolitan area.
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Publilius Syrus
The timid man calls himself cautious, the sordid man thrifty.
3
Kym Whitley
I'm not cheap, I'm thrifty.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THRIFTY»

Discover the use of thrifty in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to thrifty and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Be Thrifty: How to Live Better with Less
This indispensable guide starts with a penny and shows how to thrive which is what the word thrifty in fact means. Thrift is not simply about saving money. Thrift is practical, and thrift is smart.
Pia Catton, Califia Suntree, 2010
2
Thrifty: Living the Frugal Life with Style (Large Print 16pt)
Written in Marjorie Harris's trademark witty, engaging, and accessible style, Thrifty is chock - full of simple and savvy tips drawn from her own richly thrifty experience, and those of renowned experts such as bestselling author Margaret ...
Marjorie Harris, 2013
3
Thrifty Chic: Interior Style on a Shoestring
Photographs and text show budget-conscious readers how to transform a room into a stylish and functional space without spending an excessive amount of money.
Liz Bauwens, Alexandra Campbell, 2009
4
Nifty Thrifty Math Crafts
Presents instructions for creating crafts related to mathematics, including an equilateral triangle picture fram, a dreamcatcher clock, and a roman numeral secret message.
Michele C. Hollow, 2007
5
Nifty, Thrifty, No-Sew Costumes and Props
Carol Bloom. Frorn “фу, Thrifty, N<i~.':rfa.1 ifcwŕizvrsrs fr Preps publieaimd by Good Year Books. Copyright tí) 19925 Good Year Books. iirmn Nifty, Thrifty, No- Seru Cmîxrlrrßs I3' Pme publisiieá by Good. Skirts rokawlwss 7-ae) ÈOOIOCIÜ.
Carol Bloom, 1998
6
The Thrifty Kitchen: Delicious Home Cooking on a Budget
Accessible, informative and comforting, The Thrifty Kitchen reintroduces us to the cooking commonsense of past generations, while offering encouragement to home cooks wanting to create inspiring meals.
Suzanne Gibbs, Kate Gibbs, 2012
7
Nifty Thrifty Animal Crafts
Teaches kids how to make a variety of animal crafts.
Faith K. Gabriel, 2007
8
Quick, thrifty cooking
Presents more than 450 recipes--of which 350 can be prepared in thirty minutes or less--for quick and tasty dishes made from scratch and includes practical make-it-ahead suggestions
Inge Dobelis, Reader's Digest Association, 1985
9
The Thrifty Girl's Guide To Glamour: Living the Beautiful ...
This practical yet posh little volume shows readers inventive, inexpensive ways to look as if they just stepped out of the pages of Vogue.
Susie Galvez, 2006
10
Green, Healthy and Thrifty Gardening Helpful Hints: A ...
This book by Tui Rose, R.N., is endorsed by Dr. John Trowbridge, a Texas Environmental Toxicologist.
Tui Rose, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THRIFTY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term thrifty is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Meijer “Thrifty Acres” gets historical marker
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Before Walmart and Target, there was Thrifty Acres. On Monday morning a Michigan Historical Market was unveiled under the arches ... «Fox17, Jun 15»
2
'Thrifty' Metabolisms May Make It Harder to Lose Weight
Coining the terms “thrifty” vs. “spendthrift” metabolisms, the experiment marks first time lab results have confirmed a widely held belief that a speedy metabolism ... «TIME, May 15»
3
'Thrifty' Metabolism Might Sabotage Weight Loss
These people have what the researchers called a "thrifty" metabolism, as opposed to the "spendthrift" metabolism in participants who lost the most weight and ... «WebMD, May 15»
4
Ease of weight loss influenced by individual biology
Those people have what the researchers call a “thrifty” metabolism, compared to a “spendthrift” metabolism in those who lost the most weight and whose ... «National Institutes of Health, May 15»
5
Jana Backs Dollar Thrifty's Former Chief to Lead Hertz
The activist hedge fund urged Hertz in a letter on Thursday to pick Scott Thompson, the former head of the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, a rival rental car ... «New York Times, Nov 14»
6
Hertz Investors Said to Favor Ex-Chief of Dollar Thrifty
Since its 2012 acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. brought most of the industry under the control of three main companies, Hertz has been unable ... «Bloomberg, Aug 14»
7
Developing: No suspect located at Thrifty White standoff
Wahpeton Police Chief Scott Thorsteinson, center, and an unidentified officer watch with guns drawn for a robbery suspect inside Thrifty White Pharmacy in ... «The Daily News, Jul 14»
8
Hertz Wins Final Approval of Dollar Thrifty Deal From FTC
July 11 (Bloomberg) -- Hertz Global Holdings Inc. won final approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for its $2.3 billion acquisition of Dollar Thrifty ... «Bloomberg, Jul 13»
9
Thrifty's Offer Of A Free Rental Car Sounded Too Good To Be True …
There's nothing like that bright beam of hope when an unexpected email arrives in your inbox — like perhaps the offer of a free car rental for a day from Thrifty, ... «The Consumerist, Jun 13»
10
Hertz Corporation to relocate Dollar Thrifty headquarters to Estero …
The company announced on their website Tuesday they will relocate their Hertz's headquarters to Estero, Fla. from Park Ridge, N.J. along with Dollar Thrifty's ... «kjrh.com, May 13»

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