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The definition of thrift

5 Definitions of: thrift

    1. noun, wisdom and caution in the management of money
    2. noun, Also called: sea pink any of numerous perennial plumbaginaceous low-growing plants of the genus Armeria, esp A. maritima, of Europe, W Asia, and North America, having narrow leaves and round heads of pink or white flowers
    3. noun, vigorous thriving or growth, as of a plant
    4. noun, a building society, savings bank, or credit union
    5. noun, an obsolete word for prosperity
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Synonyms: economy, prudence, saving, parsimony, careful, thrifty
Antonyms: extravagance
 

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