ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl ˈfɹuːɡəl skɒtʃ skɑtʃ using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness an economic use of home heating oil a modern economical heating system an economical use of her time avoiding waste an economical meal an economical shopper a frugal farmer a frugal lunch a sparing father and a spending son sparing in their use of heat and light stinting in bestowing gifts ‘scotch’ is used only informally of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth economic growth aspects of social, political, and economical life