adj. thrift·i·er, thrift·i·est 1. Practicing or marked by the practice of thrift; wisely economical. See Synonyms at sparing. 2. Archaic a. Thriving; prosperous. b. Growing vigorously; thriving, as a plant. thrifti·ly adv. thrifti·ness n. |
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