stash
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstæʃ// UK //stˈæʃ// stash Dialect Informal Slang
n. a secret collection of things that you have hidden away for later. It is often used for things like money, snacks, or supplies.
n. a store or supply of something kept hidden or in a safe place. Frequently implies the items are being hoarded or kept for private use.
He keeps a secret stash of chocolate in his desk.
The police discovered a large stash of stolen electronics hidden in the back of the warehouse.
While cleaning the attic, she stumbled upon her grandfather's stash of vintage postcards, which documented his travels across Europe during the 1950s.
Unknown. Perhaps a blend of stick + cache or stow + cache.
Apheretic clipping of mustache.
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of' to specify the contents.