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Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: thrifty (0.00857 detik)
Found 2 items, similar to thrifty.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: thrifty
thrifty
adj 1: careful and diligent in the use of resources [ant:
wasteful]
2: mindful of the future in spending money;
“careful with
money” [syn:
careful]
[also:
thriftiest,
thriftier]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Thrifty
Thrifty
\Thrift"y\ (thr[i^]ft"[y^]), a. [Compar.
Thriftier;
superl.
Thriftiest.]
1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy
and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.
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Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new. --Chaucer.
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I am glad he hath so much youth and vigor left, of
which he hath not been thrifty. --Swift.
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2. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the
acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a
thrifty farmer or mechanic.
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3. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty
plant or colt.
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4. Secured by thrift; well husbanded. [R.]
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I have five hundred crowns,
The thrifty hire I saved under your father. --Shak.
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5. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition;
becoming. [Obs.]
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I sit at home, I have no thrifty cloth. --Chaucer.
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Syn: Frugal; sparing; economical; saving; careful.
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