Definition of "thrift" in English

noun

1. (uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

   • His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house.

2. (countable, US) A savings bank.

   • Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts.

3. (countable) Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.

4. (obsolete) Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.

5. (obsolete) Vigorous growth, as of a plant.

verb

1. (ambitransitive) To shop or browse at a thrift shop; to buy (something) at a thrift shop.

   • They like to go thrifting on weekends.
   • I thrifted these vintage coffee mugs.