squirreling
Tucking things aside
Squirreling is the act of stashing things away for later, like a squirrel hiding nuts.
The word usually implies accumulating small amounts over time: She's been squirreling away money for years.
It can suggest hoarding or secretive saving.
Also spelled squirrelling.
Concealing for safekeeping
- cachingTemporary local storage
- stockpilingAccumulating supplies in quantity
- accumulatingGathering in increasing quantity
- amassingCollecting in quantity
hiding · storing · tucking away · secreting · saving · collecting · reserving · provisioning
Moving to avoid detection
- hidingStaying out of sight
- secretingEmitting from glands
- concealingKeeping something secret
- tuckingPushing snugly beneath
slipping · smuggling · stealthy · surreptitious · covert · clandestine · furtive · sly
Collection of people meeting
- collectingGathering items over time
- acornsSeeds of oaks
- nutsSeeds in shells
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
foraging · harvesting · scavenging · autumn · burrow · nesting · provisions · winter stores
Moving suddenly, swiftly
- scurryingHasty, light-footed motion
- skitteringMoving with quick, light steps
- scamperingMoving quickly, playfully
- boundingMoving by leaps
leaping · dashing · zipping · nimble · agile · quick · spry · bushy-tailed
stashing
Concealing for safekeeping
- cachingTemporary local storage
- stockpilingAccumulating supplies in quantity
- accumulatingGathering in increasing quantity
amassing · hiding · storing · tucking away · secreting · saving · collecting · reserving · provisioning · safekeeping
sneaking
Moving to avoid detection
- hidingStaying out of sight
- secretingEmitting from glands
- concealingKeeping something secret
tucking · slipping · smuggling · stealthy · surreptitious · covert · clandestine · furtive · sly · crafty
gathering
Collection of people meeting
- collectingGathering items over time
- acornsSeeds of oaks
- nutsSeeds in shells
seeds · foraging · harvesting · scavenging · autumn · burrow · nesting · provisions · winter stores · food cache
darting
Moving suddenly, swiftly
- scurryingHasty, light-footed motion
- skitteringMoving with quick, light steps
- scamperingMoving quickly, playfully
bounding · leaping · dashing · zipping · nimble · agile · quick · spry · bushy-tailed · chasing
squirrelingspending
Outlaying of funds
splurging · squandering · wasting · blowing · frittering away
squirrelingdisplaying
Presenting to view
exposing · revealing · flaunting · showcasing · exhibiting
- squirreling awayStoring gradually in secret
- squirreling aroundAimless, hyperactive puttering
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