Definition for UN-THRIFT'Y

UN-THRIFT'Y, a.

  1. Prodigal; lavish; profuse; spending property without necessity or use. Sidney.
  2. Not thriving; not gaining property; as, an unthrifty farmer.
  3. Not gaining flesh; as, an unthrifty ox.
  4. Not vigorous in growth, as a plant.

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