• (superl.) Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt. • (superl.) Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal. • (superl.) Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty far... Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/thrifty/
1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterised by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal. 'Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new.' (Chaucer) 'I am glad he hath so much youth and vigor left, of which he hath not been thrifty.' (Swift) ... 2. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increa... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Thrift'y adjective [ Compar. Thriftier ; superl. Thriftiest .] 1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal. « Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new.... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/50