frugal
Intermediate/ˈfruː.ɡəl/
- adjective
- Thrifty, economical
frugal in a sentence
- “Richard is so frugal that his diet consists almost exclusively of catfish and chicken liver-the two most inexpensive foods in the store.”
- “A frugal meal of bread and cheese.”
- “By being frugal , the family is able to stretch its monthly budget.”
What does “frugal” mean?
frugal (adjective) means thrifty, economical. It is pronounced /ˈfruː.ɡəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "frugal" mean?
- frugal (adjective) means: Thrifty, economical
- How do you pronounce "frugal"?
- "frugal" is pronounced /ˈfruː.ɡəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "frugal" in a sentence?
- Here is "frugal" used in a sentence: Richard is so frugal that his diet consists almost exclusively of catfish and chicken liver-the two most inexpensive foods in the store.
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