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 March 1, 2012

frugal

adj. sparing or economical with regard to money or food.

We are eating a frugal meal.

by Emily8430772 November 27, 2015

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 March 22, 2006

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

Frugalness

the act of not spending what one does not have. To live within your means not your wishes.

Once I lost my job, I felt a sence of frugalness come upon me.

by Chef G. July 2, 2010

Frugalize

The process of educating someone or something, usually a friend, relative or the employees of a business to make do with less without going without. Also: To reverse the habit of wasting money unnecesarily.

I tried to frugalize her by example, but it seemed the more house labels I chose, the more designer stuff she bought.

by passgo May 31, 2009

frugal

noun- a jewish person

that rich-ass heeb is very frugal

by Gesus January 31, 2004