thrift: Meaning and Definition of

thrift

1. economical management; economy; frugality.
2. Also calleda savings and loan association, savings bank, or credit union.
3. Also calledany alpine and maritime plant belonging to the genus Armeria, of the leadwort family, having pink or white flowers, esp. A. maritima, noted for its vigorous growth.
4. any of various allied plants.
5. vigorous growth, as of a plant.
6. prosperity.