Squirreled: meaning, definitions and examples

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squirreled

 

[ หˆskwษœหr.ษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

hoarded, saved, stored

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escondido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช versteckt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tersembunyi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ schowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cachรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escondido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saklanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆจ๊ฒจ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skrytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skrytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้š่—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.