stash
stash
UK[stæʃ]US[stæʃ]
v
to store or hide something, especially a supply of money or valuables, in a secret place.
n
a secret store of something, especially money or valuables.
Etymology
the word "stash" is of uncertain origin, emerging in english slang in the late 18th century. it is likely a blend of the verb "stow," meaning to pack or store away, and the word "cache," referring to a hidden storage place. this combination effectively captures the core action of secretly storing items away. from its criminal and colloquial beginnings, the term has broadened into general use, retaining its connotations of secrecy and accumulation.
Analysis
the word is a simplex form and cannot be meaningfully segmented into productive morphemes in modern english.
Examples
he decided to stash the emergency cash in a hollowed-out book.
police discovered a large stash of illegal weapons in the warehouse.
she has a secret stash of chocolate in her desk drawer for stressful days.