squirreled

Tucked away secretly

Squirreled is the past tense of squirrel, meaning to store or hide away for future use—like a squirrel hoarding nuts.

The word usually appears with "away": She squirreled away money in a savings account.

It can suggest secretive accumulation: He had squirreled documents in various hiding spots throughout the house.

hidden

stashed

Stored in concealment

buried · cached · hoarded · stored · hidden · put-away · kept · safeguarded · harbored · stockpiled

frugal

thrifty

Prudent with resources

penny-pinching · prudent · resourceful · provident · careful · measured · scrimping · saving · conservative · parsimonious

Opposites
resource management/consumption

squirreledsquandered

Carelessly used up

spent · depleted · exhausted · used up · blew

visibility/accessibility

squirreleddisplayed

Presented for observation

revealed · exposed · exhibited · disclosed · publicized

distribution/sharing

squirreledshared

Held in common

gave away · distributed · donated · dispensed · doled out

Phrases
Family

squirrel, squirrels, squirrel away, squirrelly, squirreling, squirrely, squirrelling, squirrelled

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G