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Definition of stash

stash

/stæʃ/
stash
Plural:stashes
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Past Simple:stashed
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Past Participle:stashed
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Present Participle:stashing
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stash Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A secret store or hidden supply of something, such as money, valuables, or snacks.

Example

"She kept a secret stash of dark chocolate in the back of her desk drawer."

2

A hiding place used for storing things secretly.

Example

"The squirrels returned to their winter stash beneath the oak tree."

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• verb

1

To store or hide something safely in a secret or unspecified place.

Example

"He decided to stash his spare keys inside a magnetic box under the porch."

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• Rhymes for stash

• Nearby Words

starvation
starve
starving
stash
stasis
stat
state

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century as criminals' slang meaning to stop or conceal, it is widely believed to be a blend of 'store' and 'cache'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stash
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