Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scrape-by

verb

/skreɪp baɪ/

Definition

To just manage to make a living or survive.

Examples

After losing his job, he had to scrape by on his savings.
Many students scrape by on part-time jobs while attending college.
During tough economic times, families often have to scrape by with less than they need.

Meaning

Scrape-by refers to the act of managing with very little money or resources, often used in the context of people who lead a frugal lifestyle to meet their basic needs.