Tag: frugal
Frugal
Word of the Day: Frugal Ask any North American about their university days, and I bet you they’ll quickly begin to wax nostalgic about how frugal they had to be and how much Kraft Dinner (instant macaroni and cheese) they ate. To be frugal means to make the best use of the resources you have at hand by not…
Tightwad
Word of the Day: Tightwad Calling someone a tightwad is not a nice thing to do. A tightwad is a cheap person who usually has money but refuses to spend it. It’s OK to be frugal and not waste your money, but you don’t want to spend money on anything if you’re too frugal. Probably…
On a shoestring
English Idiom: On a shoestring When a person does something on a shoestring, they do it with a tiny financial budget. Think about the life of a college or university student. They have no steady job, little money in their pockets, and spend a lot of time studying. It’s a very frugal lifestyle. There’s also…
