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frugal | frugalism |

As an adjective frugal

is avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.

As a noun frugalism is

the practice of being frugal.

frugal

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.
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    • Synonyms

    * cheap * economical * thrifty * See also

    Antonyms

    * spendthrift * prodigal * lavish

    Derived terms

    * frugality

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    frugalism

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The practice of being frugal.