Thrift'y, a.
a. [compar. THRIFTIER; superl. THRIFT-IEST.] 1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; using economy and good management of property; sparing; frugal. I am glad he has so much youth and vigor left, of which he has not been thrifty. Swift.
- Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.
- Growing rapidly or vigorously, as a plant; thriving; as, a thrifty tree.
- Well husbanded. [Rare.]
I have five hundred crowns. The thrifty hire I saved under your father. Shak. Syn.—Frugal; sparing; economical; saving; careful.