stash
word
/ˈstæʃ/
stash
/stˈæʃ/
stash
Definition
To hide or store something, usually secretly or safely, for use later. Commonly used for money, food, or personal items.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. As a verb, 'stash' means to hide or store; as a noun, it refers to the hidden items themselves. Often used with 'away' (e.g., 'stash away money') or as a secret place/amount. Common for money, snacks, or illegal items.
Spanish: esconder - alijoPortuguese (BR): esconderijo - guardarPortuguese (PT): esconderijo - guardarChinese (Simplified): 藏匿 - 储藏Chinese (Traditional): 藏匿 - 儲藏Hindi: छुपाना - छुपा कर रखा सामानArabic: يخزن سرا - مخزون سريBengali: লুকিয়ে রাখা - মজুত করাRussian: спрятать - тайникJapanese: 隠す - 隠し場所Vietnamese: giấu - cất giấuKorean: 숨기다 - 비축Turkish: saklamak - gizli birikimUrdu: چھپانا - چھپا کر رکھناIndonesian: cất giấu - giấu
Example Sentences
He always keeps a little stash of candy in his desk for emergencies.
natural
That's my secret stash—hands off!
natural
I stash my extra cash in a drawer.
basic
Don't forget to stash your passport in a safe place.
basic
Did you stash the keys somewhere? I can't find them.
natural
She found a secret stash of chocolates.
basic