hand-to-mouth Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition adjective. living with very little money for basic needs. Example Sentence They barely eked out a hand-to-mouth existense. More Example Sentences Life can be hard when hand-to-mouth. Synonyms poor; needy; struggling Antonyms wealthy; rich; affluent Hear It! Say It! Write It! hand-to-mouth Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: