frugal

I'm starting posting one meaning of a word per one post, to revise it easier to memorise for sure.
My brain has a lot of holes like a strainer. It cannot keep words in it.

frugal (adjective)
[Collins]
People who are frugal or who live frugal lives do not eat much or spend much money on themselves.
= practising economy
= thrifty

(noun) frugality

Ryanair set to slash summer fares as profits drop
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj50d6q3jlro

[quote]The company said "frugal" passengers were cutting back while the timing of Easter holidays had also hit earnings[unquote]

cut back [Collins] If you cut back something such as expenditure or cut back on it, you reduce it.