Frugal – Careful with use of money or food
(Pronounced froo-gul)
To remember the definition of the word frugal, use the following mnemonic:
He threw gruel (frugal) in the bin but she told him not to waste food because they had to be careful with their money.
Examples of frugal in a sentence
In general terms the food is frugal.
She was frugal with her purchases.
He told us that frugal meals were best for people and that delicious food was our enemy.
