thrift
/θɹɪft/
noun
- 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
A savings bank.
“Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts.”
- 3
Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.
- 4
Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.
- 5
Vigorous growth, as of a plant.
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verb
- 1
To obtain from a thrift shop.
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