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thrift meaning in Tamil

சிக்கனம் cikkaṉam

/ˈθɹɪft/

thrift in Tamil: சிக்கனம் (cikkaṉam). In English, thrift means the characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

Tamil words for thrift

characteristic of using a minimum of something
சிக்கனம் cikkaṉam

English meaning of thrift

  1. noun The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).
  2. noun A savings bank.
  3. noun Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.
  4. noun Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.

Full definition of thrift

thrift in a sentence

  • His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house.
  • Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts.
  • They like to go thrifting on weekends.

Synonyms of thrift

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Questions about thrift in Tamil

What is the meaning of thrift in Tamil?
Thrift in Tamil is சிக்கனம் (cikkaṉam).
thrift என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Thrift: சிக்கனம் (cikkaṉam).
What does thrift mean in English?
Thrift means the characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

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