Squirreled: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฟ๏ธ
squirreled
[ หskwษหr.ษld ]
past tense
Squirreled is the past tense of the verb 'squirrel', which means to store away or hide something for future use. The term often refers to saving money, resources, or any items in a secretive or cautious manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She squirreled away some cash for emergencies.
- They had squirreled their savings in an old jar.
- He squirreled the extra food in a hidden spot.
Translations
Translations of the word "squirreled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escondido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคชเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช versteckt
๐ฎ๐ฉ tersembunyi
๐บ๐ฆ ัั ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ schowany
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท cachรฉ
๐ช๐ธ escondido
๐น๐ท saklanmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ๊ฒจ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ skrytรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ skrytรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้่็
๐ธ๐ฎ skrit
๐ฎ๐ธ fali
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gizli
๐ฒ๐ฝ escondido
Etymology
The term 'squirrel' originates from the Old French word 'escurueil', which in turn comes from the Latin 'sciurus', derived from the Greek 'skiouros'. This Greek term literally translates to 'shade tail', referencing the bushy tail of the animal. The verb form 'squirrel' was first used in English during the late 14th century and has evolved to include the broader sense of storing away. The notion of squirrels gathering and hiding nuts during autumn for winter consumption has greatly influenced the verb's connotation of secretive saving, leading to its figurative usage in financial and resource management contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,059, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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