frugal

adj.

Thrifty, referring to a person. Or sparse, referring to things.

"People who grew up in the Depression seem to be more frugal. They never buy name-brand stuff!"

"Ebenezer Scrooge retired, after long a day of screwing people over, to his dingy apartment to consume his frugal (thin/watery) serving of gruel" --severly paraphrased from Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"

by blueagave April 18, 2006

Frugalism

The distinctive practice, system, philosophy and movement of being frugal.

I am so frugal, I am going to start a movement based on the practice and philosophy of frugalism.

by bhm87 May 28, 2012

Frugalcoholic

A heavy or habitual drinker who is cost-conscious, and thus seeks out beers, wines, spirits, and bars which have exceptional value -- not necessarily the absolute cheapest, but those with real qualitative and/or quantitative “bang for the buck”.

Wild Turkey 101 is good enough to drink neat yet cheap enough to mix, so it really appeals to the frugalcoholic in me …

On Monday night, Charlie’s Taphouse has half-off all draft beer, so all the frugalcoholics will be there.

by qwyzykl September 22, 2021

Frubble

The total joy over another person's happiness.

I could see the frubble in his eyes, when his kids opened the presents at Christmas.

by savedme March 7, 2009

frugaling

the act and art of maximizing your budget and minimizing costs

Sally and Bob are frugaling there way through a supermarket, and found some great deals!

by frugalingorg May 8, 2013

fruvalescent

of or pertaining to the very best, specifically in reference to sexual or orgasmic things

she pulled a fruvalescent move in bed last night.

by Carlar April 2, 2004

furball baby

A baby puppy who is very playful and active. Like Maltese or Shih Tzu, or any hairy puppy.

"Come here furball baby"!!

* it ignores you and keeps playing.*

by icecreamislife May 27, 2017