eke out

verb

eked out; eking out; ekes out

Definition of eke out

1 : to make up for the deficiencies of : supplement eked out his income by getting a second job

2 : to make (a supply) last by economy

eked out a living from the family's small farm

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eke out

verb

\ ˈēk-ˈau̇t\

eked out; eking out

1 : to get with great effort They eked out a living from the farm.

2 : to add to bit by bit She eked out her income with odd jobs.