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thrifty
01
(of a person) careful with money and resources, avoiding unnecessary spending
Examples
She is a thrifty shopper, always finding the best deals.
Being thrifty, he prefers to cook at home rather than eat out.
02
using resources carefully and efficiently, often in order to save or avoid waste
Examples
His thrifty approach to cooking helped him save a lot of money.
They were thrifty in their use of energy to lower electricity bills.
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thriftily
thriftiness
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