Meaning & use
frugal
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Careful and economical with money or resources, avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
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Growing up during hard times taught him to be frugal with every paycheck.
The frugal couple saved enough for a house by cooking most of their own meals.
A note on using this word
Frugal usually carries a positive tone, unlike "stingy," which suggests unwilling generosity toward others.
Words with a similar meaning
thriftyeconomical
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