Definition of Eking

managing to survive or support oneself even if it’s difficult

Examples of Eking in a sentence

Although they sometimes struggle to survive on the farm, the low-income family are eking out a simple but happy life for themselves.  🔊

Tired of eking out a meager living in Detroit, Marty has decided to leave Michigan in search of a better life.  🔊

Before their product went viral, the rags to riches business-owners were barely eking out a profit.  🔊

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