Squirrelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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squirrelling

 

[ หˆskwษชษ™rษ™lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial saving

Squirrelling refers to the act of saving or hoarding money, often in a secretive or cautious manner. This term draws an analogy with how squirrels collect and store nuts in preparation for the winter. People often engage in squirrelling when they want to ensure financial security or when they're saving for a specific goal or future need. It suggests a certain level of foresight and planning, as well as a degree of prudence in managing one's finances.

Synonyms

economizing, hoarding, saving, stashing.

Examples of usage

  • She has been squirrelling away money for her trip.
  • He started squirrelling funds for retirement.
  • During the pandemic, many began squirrelling cash for emergencies.

Translations

Translations of the word "squirrelling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esconder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verstecken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyembunyikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะพะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cacher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esconder

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saklamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆจ๊ธฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฎูุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skrรฝt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skryลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้š่—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skriti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fela

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizlษ™tmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esconder

Etymology

The term 'squirrel' has its origins in the Middle English word 'squirel', derived from the Old French 'esquiral', which itself comes from the Latin 'sciurus', meaning 'shadow tail'. This reflects the characteristic behavior of squirrels in natural settings, where they are often seen gathering and storing food for later. The verb 'squirrelling' emerged in modern usage as a metaphor for saving money, drawing parallel comparisons between the instinctual behavior of squirrels and human tendencies to save and prepare for the future. As financial awareness has grown, so too has the popularity of the term, often used in personal finance discussions and by individuals looking to cultivate a more secure financial future.