Thrifty
/ˈθrɪf.ti/noun
Characterized by careful management of resources, especially money.
Did you know?The word 'thrifty' has roots in the Old Norse 'þrifa', meaning 'to grasp or seize', hinting at a deeper connection between scarcity and abundance.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*þrifō
“to grasp, seize, or hold tightly.”
Old Norse
ON
þrifa
“to clutch or take hold of.”
Middle English
ME
thrifti
“prosperous or flourishing.”
Early Modern English
EModE
thrifty
“economical or prudent in spending.”
Modern English
English
thrifty
“characterized by careful management of resources.”