\Thrift"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.