Squirrelled: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฟ๏ธ
squirrelled
[ หskwษชr.ษld ]
informal use
To squirrel away something means to save or store it secretly, often for future use. The phrase implies a sense of caution or prudence, typically with regard to money or resources.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He squirreled away some money for a rainy day.
- She has a habit of squirreling away snacks for later.
- They squirrelled away supplies during the sale.
Translations
Translations of the word "squirrelled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escondido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคชเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช versteckt
๐ฎ๐ฉ disembunyikan
๐บ๐ฆ ัั ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ schowany
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท cachรฉ
๐ช๐ธ escondido
๐น๐ท saklanmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ๊ฒจ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ skrytรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ skrytรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้่็
๐ธ๐ฎ skrit
๐ฎ๐ธ faliรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gizli
๐ฒ๐ฝ escondido
Etymology
The term 'squirrel' dates back to the 14th century and originates from the Old French word 'esquirre' and further from the Latin word 'sciurus', which means 'shadow tail.' The verb form 'to squirrel' is derived from the behavior of squirrels, which are known for their habit of storing food nuts for winter. The use of 'squirrelled' as a verb to signify saving or hiding something in a secretive manner draws on this behavior, likening the action to how squirrels stash away their food. This metaphorical use of the term emphasizes the idea of prudent planning and resourcefulness, often applied in the context of financial savings but can extend to any manner of secretive storage or saving.