frugal

adj. 1 sparing or thrifty, esp. As regards food. 2 meagre, cheap.  frugality n. Frugally adv. [latin]

n. Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.; characterized by frugality; sparing; economical; saving; as, a frugal housekeeper; frugal of time.