thriftrule
nounUK /ˈθrɪftruːl/
US /ˈθrɪftruːl/
A thriftrule is a rule about saving money and not wasting things.
Grandma's thriftrule was simple: never buy what you can fix.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A habit of spending carefully and avoiding waste.
Living by a thriftrule helped the family pay off their debts.
3. A guideline for reusing and repairing things instead of throwing them away.
The workshop teaches a thriftrule: mend your clothes before replacing them.
4. A principle of managing resources wisely in a household or business.
The manager applied a thriftrule to cut unnecessary costs.