squirrelling
Secretly storing supplies
Squirrelling is the British spelling of squirreling—storing things away for future use, like a squirrel hiding nuts.
The word usually appears with "away": She's been squirrelling away money for years.
It can suggest secretive or obsessive accumulation: He spent the afternoon squirrelling away documents in his office.
Concealing for safekeeping
- cachingTemporary local storage
- stockpilingAccumulating supplies in quantity
- amassingCollecting in quantity
- accumulatingGathering in increasing quantity
hiding · storing · saving · tucking away · secreting · reserving · collecting · gathering
Moving to avoid detection
- hidingStaying out of sight
- concealingKeeping something secret
- secretingEmitting from glands
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
surreptitious · covert · clandestine · furtive · underhand · slippery · evasive · shifty
Moving suddenly, swiftly
- scamperingMoving quickly, playfully
- dashingSpiritedly stylish and bold
- zippingClosing with interlocking teeth
- skitteringMoving with quick, light steps
scrambling · bustling · flitting · whisking · rushing · hurrying · nimble · quick
stashing
Concealing for safekeeping
- cachingTemporary local storage
- stockpilingAccumulating supplies in quantity
- amassingCollecting in quantity
accumulating · hiding · storing · saving · tucking away · secreting · reserving · collecting · gathering · piling
sneaking
Moving to avoid detection
- hidingStaying out of sight
- concealingKeeping something secret
- secretingEmitting from glands
stealthy · surreptitious · covert · clandestine · furtive · underhand · slippery · evasive · shifty · skulking
darting
Moving suddenly, swiftly
- scamperingMoving quickly, playfully
- dashingSpiritedly stylish and bold
- zippingClosing with interlocking teeth
skittering · scrambling · bustling · flitting · whisking · rushing · hurrying · nimble · quick · agile
squirrellingspending
Outlaying of funds
squandering · splurging · wasting · depleting · dissipating
squirrellingdistributing
Apportioning among recipients
sharing · giving away · dispersing · broadcasting · scattering
- squirrelling awayStoring secretly for later
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