Frugal
'fruːɡəl
Definitions
Economical and thrifty; avoiding waste and extravagance.
'fruːɡəl
Economical in use or expenditure; sparing or thrifty.
The frugal family saved enough money to take a trip to the beach.
💡 Simply: Being super smart with your money! It's like when you only buy what you REALLY need, and maybe try to find a good deal instead of spending a lot.
👶 For kids: When you don't waste things and try to save money, like not buying too many toys or snacks.
More Examples
She lived a frugal life, always looking for ways to save money.
The company implemented a frugal budget to cut costs.
How It's Used
"He lived a frugal life, saving money whenever possible."
"Frugal shoppers often look for sales and discounts."
From Latin frugalis, meaning 'fruitful, thrifty'. It is related to frux (fruit, produce) and also to the word 'fruit'.
The word has been used since the 16th century, initially referring to the fruitfulness of a person or object and later evolving to mean economical.
Memory tip
Think of a fruit; a frugal person only takes what is necessary, like eating only the amount of fruit they need.