frugal Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite avoiding waste
stinting; sparing; scotch; economical.
- an economical meal
- an economical shopper
- a frugal farmer
- a frugal lunch
- a sparing father and a spending son
- sparing in their use of heat and light
- stinting in bestowing gifts
- thrifty because they remember the great Depression
- `scotch' is used only informally
WordNet
Fru"gal adjective
Etymology
L.Definitions
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Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.; characterized by frugality; sparing; economical; saving; as, a frugal housekeeper;frugal of time.I oft admire How Nature, wise and frugal, could commit Such disproportions. Milton.
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Obtained by, or appropriate to, economy; "Frugal fare." Dryden.as, a frugal fortune .