Frugality – Avoidance of Waste

Frugality - Thrifty; Characterized by avoidance of waste

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Frugality is pronounced as Fru (from Fruit) +Ga (from Gap) [emphasized] + Li + Tee {Listen to it here}

It comes from Latin Frugi meaning economical, useful and is based on Frux meaning fruit (value).

Situational Uses:

  • How have you embraced frugality in these times of economic stress?
  • The couple lived frugally, eating just what they grew.

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