stash

[stæʃ]

stash Definition

• 1. a secret store of something
• 2. to hide or store something in a secret place

Using stash: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stash" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He had a stash of cash hidden under his bed.

• Example

  She stashed her diary in a locked drawer.

• Example

  The smugglers stashed the drugs in the car's trunk.

• Example

  I always stash some snacks in my backpack for emergencies.

stash Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stash

• hoard
• reserve
• stockpile
• conceal
• cache

Antonyms for stash

• display
• expose
• reveal

Idioms Using stash

• make a stash

  to accumulate a secret store of something, usually money

  Example

  He made a stash of cash by selling drugs.

• stash the cash

  to hide or store money in a secret place

  Example

  He stashed the cash in a safe deposit box.

• stash it

  to keep something secret or hidden

  Example

  She told him to stash it and not tell anyone about their plan.

Phrases with stash

• cash stash

  a secret store of money

  Example

  He was caught with a large cash stash in his basement.

• stash away

  to hide or store something in a secret place for future use

  Example

  She stashed away some money every month to save for a vacation.

• stash house

  a location used for storing illegal goods or money

  Example

  The police raided a stash house and found a large amount of stolen goods.

Origins of stash

originally thieves' slang, from Romani 'stas', meaning 'to stand'

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Summary: stash in Brief

'Stash' [stæʃ] refers to a secret store of something, often hidden away for future use. It can also mean to hide or store something in a secret place. Examples include 'He had a stash of cash hidden under his bed.' and 'She stashed her diary in a locked drawer.' Phrases like 'cash stash' and idioms like 'make a stash' denote secret stores of money.