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define frugality?

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6 Responses to “define frugality?”

  1. Being thrifty with your money. A frugal person will shop at a used book store or go to a library, instead of buying a new book.

  2. Very cautious with money and spending

  3. Penny-pinching, unwilling to freely spend money, careful with money.

    Main Entry: fru·gal
    Pronunciation: ‘frü-g&l
    Function: adjective
    Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin frugalis virtuous, frugal, from frug-, frux fruit, value; akin to Latin frui to enjoy
    : characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources
    synonym see SPARING
    - fru·gal·i·ty /frü-’ga-l&-tE/ noun
    - fru·gal·ly /’frü-g&-lE/ adverb

  4. It is a noun that describes the act of not wanting to collect your newspaper when the grass has a lot of dew.

  5. cheapskate

  6. It pretty much means the same as “cheap,” but without so many negative connotations.

    Example: He’s so cheap he won’t even buy his wife a birthday card.

    He’s been frugal most of his life, so now he can afford to relax and enjoy an occasional trip.

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