thrifty

/ˈθrɪfti/ adjective

Definition

› showing a careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste and saving money for the future: Retailers will need to rethink their strategies as thrifty shoppers demand price-competitive goods.

thriftiness noun [U] › Consumers are again learning the importance of thriftiness.

(Definition of thrifty adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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