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THRIFT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Thrift.

How to pronounce thrift:

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Thrift - as a noun

Any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
subshrubsuffrutex
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parsimoniousnessparsimonypenny-pinching

Thrift - as a verb

To obtain from a thrift shop.

Example Sentences

"She learned the value of thrift from her grandparents."
"We always shop at thrift stores to save money."
"His thrift allowed him to save enough money for a down payment on a house."
"She has a natural thrift and never spends money on unnecessary things."
"The thrift of the older generation is often contrasted with the spendthrift habits of the younger generation."
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Word Game Points

Is THRIFT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thrift is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THRIFT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is THRIFT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thrift is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THRIFT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is THRIFT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thrift is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THRIFT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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