All 10 Uses of
frugal
in
Confessions of a Shopaholic
- It'll become a habit to be frugal.†
Chpt 4 *frugal = careful not to waste
- FRUGALITY.†
Chpt 5frugality = trait of avoiding waste
- My new frugality starts tomorrow—and cappuccinos aren't allowed.†
Chpt 5
- And the other thing is, I'm not actually on my new frugal regime yet, am I?†
Chpt 5frugal = careful not to waste
- I must practice frugality, go straight home, and plot my expenditure graph.†
Chpt 5frugality = trait of avoiding waste
- The point is, today is the beginning of my new frugal life.†
Chpt 6frugal = careful not to waste
- God, this frugality is hard going.†
Chpt 6frugality = trait of avoiding waste
- Obviously, I can't buy the book, under my new frugal regime.†
Chpt 6frugal = careful not to waste
- And I reckon I deserve a real treat, after being so frugal over the last few days.†
Chpt 6
- David E. Barton says this is often when one's frugal regime cracks, as the office routine is no longer there as a distraction and the day stretches empty, waiting to be filled with the familiar comfort of shopping.†
Chpt 7
Definition:
avoiding waste -- typically being careful not to spend much money