2007-07-02 18:46:36 · 6 answers · asked by Sam F 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Very cautious with money and spending
2007-07-02 18:50:25 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It pretty much means the same as "cheap," but without so many negative connotations.
Example: He's so cheap he won't even buy his wife a birthday card.
He's been frugal most of his life, so now he can afford to relax and enjoy an occasional trip.
2007-07-03 02:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by Insanity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being thrifty with your money. A frugal person will shop at a used book store or go to a library, instead of buying a new book.
2007-07-03 01:49:26 · answer #3 · answered by embroidery fan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Penny-pinching, unwilling to freely spend money, careful with money.
Main Entry: fru·gal
Pronunciation: 'frü-g&l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin frugalis virtuous, frugal, from frug-, frux fruit, value; akin to Latin frui to enjoy
: characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources
synonym see SPARING
- fru·gal·i·ty /frü-'ga-l&-tE/ noun
- fru·gal·ly /'frü-g&-lE/ adverb
2007-07-03 01:50:52 · answer #4 · answered by KJohnson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a noun that describes the act of not wanting to collect your newspaper when the grass has a lot of dew.
2007-07-03 01:54:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheapskate
2007-07-03 02:01:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋