See thriftster in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"ref": "2011, Cathy Resmer & Tyler Machado, \"Last Seven Days\", Seven Days, 5 October 2011 - 12 October 2011, Volume 17, Number 5, page 5",
"text": "Looks like another big-box store is bound for Williston — and this one actually has some thriftster appeal."
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