Eking

/ˈikɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of 'eke,' meaning the act of making something last longer or stretching resources to barely manage.

Etymology

Present participle form of 'eke' with the suffix '-ing', showing the action in progress or continuous aspect.

Kelly Says

'Eking out' has become the unofficial anthem of working families worldwide—it's in everyone's vocabulary because the reality of making limited resources work is sadly universal.

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