thrift

/θɹɪft/

noun

  1. 1

    The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

    His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house.
  2. 2

    A savings bank.

    Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts.
  3. 3

    Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.

  4. 4

    Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.

  5. 5

    Vigorous growth, as of a plant.

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verb

  1. 1

    To obtain from a thrift shop.

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