What is "thriftiest"

Thrifty \Thrift"y\ (thr[i^]ft"[y^]), a. [Compar. Thriftier; superl. Thriftiest.]

1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.

   Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new.
   --Chaucer.

   I am glad he hath so much youth and vigor left, of which he hath not been thrifty.
   --Swift.

2. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.

3. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.

4. Secured by thrift; well husbanded. [R.]

   I have five hundred crowns, The thrifty hire I saved under your father.
   --Shak.

5. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. [Obs.]

   I sit at home, I have no thrifty cloth.
   --Chaucer.

   Syn: Frugal; sparing; economical; saving; careful.

a. (en-superlative of: thrifty)

1. adj. careful and diligent in the use of resources [ant: wasteful]

2. mindful of the future in spending money; "careful with money" [syn: careful]

3. [also: thriftiest, thriftier]

See thrifty