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Stashing: meaning, definitions and examples

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stashing

 

[ stรฆสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

storage action

Stashing refers to the act of hiding or storing something in a secret or safe place. This term is often used in various contexts, such as finance, where individuals may stash money away for savings or emergencies. In everyday language, it can also pertain to the act of keeping items in a discreet location to avoid detection. Stashing can involve anything from money and valuables to personal belongings and information.

Synonyms

concealing, hiding, storing

Examples of usage

  • He was stashing his savings in a hidden drawer.
  • Many people are stashing supplies in preparation for emergencies.
  • She found him stashing away his toys under the bed.

Translations

Translations of the word "stashing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น armazenamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterbringung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyimpanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะพะฒะฐะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przechowywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ใ™ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cacher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escondite

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saklama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎุฒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uklรกdรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ukladanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่—ๅŒฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ shranjevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geymsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizlษ™tmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escondite

Etymology

The word 'stash' comes from the late 17th century, and its origins can be traced back to the dialectal term 'stash,' which means to store or hide something away. It was initially used in the context of secretive hiding, particularly regarding valuable items or personal belongings. The use of 'stash' grew over the years, evolving into various forms, including 'stashing' as a present participle. Stashing has also found its way into modern vernacular, frequently used in situations involving finance, security, and even personal relationships. In contemporary times, the word is often associated with discreet or secretive actions, making it a functional term in both casual conversation and formal discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,212, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.