Squirrel Away

Pronunciation: /ˈskwɜrəl əˈweɪ/

Definitions of squirrel away

verb To hide or store something in a safe or secret place, often for future use.

Example Sentences

A1 I squirrel away my pocket money in a piggy bank.

A2 She likes to squirrel away snacks in her backpack for later.

B1 He would squirrel away any extra income into a savings account.

B2 The detective was able to squirrel away enough evidence to solve the case.

C1 The artist would squirrel away hours in his studio, working on his latest masterpiece.

C2 Despite his modest income, he was able to squirrel away enough money to travel the world.

Examples of squirrel away in a Sentence

formal She decided to squirrel away a portion of her salary each month for her retirement fund.

informal I always squirrel away some cash in case of emergencies.

slang I like to squirrel away some extra snacks for later.

figurative He tends to squirrel away his emotions, never showing how he truly feels.

Grammatical Forms of squirrel away

• past tense: squirreled away
• plural: squirrel away
• comparative: more squirrelly away
• superlative: most squirrelly away
• present tense: squirrels away
• future tense: will squirrel away
• perfect tense: has squirreled away
• continuous tense: is squirreling away
• singular: squirrels away
• positive degree: squirrel away
• infinitive: to squirrel away
• gerund: squirreling away
• participle: squirreled away

Origin and Evolution of squirrel away

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'squirrel away' originates from the behavior of squirrels storing nuts and food for the winter in hidden places.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'squirrel away' has evolved to mean saving or storing something for future use, often in a secretive or clever manner.