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Definition of frugalista

frugalista

/ˌfruːɡəˈliːstə/
fru · ga · lis · ta
Plural:frugalistas
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frugalista Lexical Profile

frugalista Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who lives a frugal lifestyle while still remaining fashionable and stylish, often by shopping at thrift stores, using coupons, or repurposing items.

Example

"As a self-proclaimed frugalista, she managed to assemble a designer wardrobe for a fraction of the retail price by hunting for bargains at consignment shops."

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• Rhymes for frugalista

• Nearby Words

frozenness
fructose
frugal
frugalista
frugality
frugally
fruit

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 21st century as a portmanteau blending 'frugal' (from Latin frugalis, meaning 'economical' or 'virtuous') and 'fashionista' (using the Spanish agentive suffix -ista).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frugalista. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frugalista
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