afterthrift
|af-ter-thrift|
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/ˈæftərˌθrɪft/
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/ˈɑːftəˌθrɪft/
saving after spending
Etymology
'afterthrift' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'afterthrifte,' where 'after-' meant 'following' and 'thrift' meant 'prosperity or savings.'
'afterthrifte' transformed into the modern English word 'afterthrift' through the influence of Old English and Middle English linguistic evolution.
Initially, it meant 'prosperity following savings,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'saving after spending.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of saving or economizing after a period of spending or extravagance.
After a year of lavish spending, she embraced afterthrift to rebuild her savings.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 08:51