Stashing Meaning in English
word · lemma: stash
ˈstæʃɪŋ
STASH-ing
stˈæʃɪŋ
st-ASH-ing
Definition
Hiding or putting something in a secret or safe place, usually to use it later or keep it from being found.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used for hiding personal items, money, or even secrets. Common collocations: 'stashing money', 'stashing snacks', 'stashing away'. Sometimes used figuratively (e.g., 'stashing feelings'). Not used for burying or discarding; it's about keeping for later.
Spanish: escondiendo - guardandoPortuguese (BR): escondendo - guardandoPortuguese (PT): escondendo - guardandoChinese (Simplified): 藏起（东西） - 藏匿Chinese (Traditional): 藏起（東西） - 藏匿Hindi: छुपा रहा है - छुपाकर रखनाArabic: يخفي - يخبئBengali: লুকিয়ে রাখা - জমা করে রাখাRussian: прятать - складывать (про запас)Japanese: 隠しておく - しまい込むVietnamese: giấu - cất giấuKorean: 숨겨 놓다 - 감춰 두다Turkish: saklamak - gizlemekUrdu: چھپا کر رکھنا - جمع کرنا (چھپ کر)Indonesian: menyembunyikan - menyimpan diam-diam
Example Sentences
He is stashing candies under his bed.
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She was stashing her savings in a jar.
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I caught him stashing his toys in the closet.
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Are you stashing snacks for later again?
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I’ve been stashing gifts in the attic so the kids won’t find them.
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He got in trouble for stashing answers during the test.
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