What is another word for Eking?
Pronunciation: [ˈiːkɪŋ] (IPA) 
Eking is a word that describes the act of making something last or making ends meet with limited resources. Synonyms for the word eking include 'scraping by', 'squeezing out', 'stretching', 'making do', 'managing', 'subsisting', 'living frugally', 'getting by', 'surviving', and 'making ends meet'. These words all describe the same thing; a situation where resources are limited, and one must get creative or make sacrifices to continue. People who are eking out a living might have to budget their money carefully, or make do with less than they'd like to. While not luxurious, eking out a living is a sign of resilience and resourcefulness.
