thrift /ˈθɹɪft/noun 5verb 1forms 3 noun5 •The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house. •(US) A savings bank.Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts. •Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima. •(no longer used) Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.Hamlet: No, let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp, And crook the pregnant hinges of the knee Where thrift may follow fawning. — 1599 •(no longer used) Vigorous growth, as of a plant. verb1 •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. formsthrifted · thrifting · thrifts
