How to use the word "thriftlessly" in a sentence

newb111

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Adv. 1. thriftlessly - in a thriftless manner; "he lives thriftlessly from day to day"
 

RichUK

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Apart from what google throws up, has anyone got any other examples?
 

FoBoT

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"If my parents had not lived their lives so thriftlessly, I would have a very large inheritence by now."
 

RichUK

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Originally posted by: FoBoT
"If my parents had not lived their lives so thriftlessly, I would have a very large inheritence by now."

Hmm, there we go, that?s more what I'm looking for.

I was just having a brain fart. These 12+ hour days are really getting to me. I can't even think straight towards the end of the day anymore. :Q

At least the end of the financial year is near, thank god.

:)
 

Perknose

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While "thriftlessly" may be (ok, IS) a legitimate back formation of the root word "thrift", I personally find it inelegant and would never use it.

Oh, snap! :shocked:
 

RichUK

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Originally posted by: irishScott
It's an adjective. Now how do we use adjectives kiddies? :p

In a similar fashion to how one employs grammar, perhaps? ;)
 

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Originally posted by: RichUK
Originally posted by: irishScott
It's an adjective. Now how do we use adjectives kiddies? :p

In a similar fashion to how one employs grammar, perhaps? ;)

Hahahahah, Pwned! :laugh:

 
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Verily, methinks that roguish oaf doth live too thriftlessly; forsooth, he shan't find himself betwixt naught but Zacchaeus and his creditors.