What does STASH mean?

Stash 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: a secret store of something, typically something valuable or illegal.
Verb: store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /stæʃ/
UK: /stæʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "stash" originated from the American English slang in the 1790s. It is believed to have derived from the French word "estache" which means "hide". The word is commonly used to refer to a secret store of something valuable or illegal. It is also used as a verb to describe the act of storing something safely and secretly in a specified place.

5. Synonyms:

Hoard, cache, stockpile, reserve, treasure trove

6. Related Words:

Cache, hoard, store, stock, money

7. Example Sentences:

• She had a stash of money hidden under her bed.
• He managed to stash the drugs in a secret compartment in his car.
• The thief was caught with a stash of stolen jewelry in his backpack.
• She always stashes away some money in case of an emergency.
• He decided to stash his valuables in a safe deposit box.