stash
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to put something in a safe or secret place so you can use it later.
v.to store or hide something away for future use, often in a secret or secure location.
Simple“He stashed his extra cash in a hollow book on the shelf.”
In context“The hikers stashed their heavy climbing gear in a cave near the base of the mountain, planning to retrieve it on their descent.”
UsageThis is a transitive verb that requires a direct object.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a collection of things that you have hidden or kept for yourself.
n.a collection of items, often of a similar type, that has been hidden or stored for future use.
Simple“She has a secret stash of chocolate in her desk drawer.”
In context“The police discovered a significant stash of stolen electronics in the back of the abandoned warehouse.”
UsageCommonly used with the preposition 'of' to describe the contents.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.clothing or items with the logo of a university club or team.
n.clothing or equipment branded with the insignia of a specific university, college, or student society.
Simple“The rugby team all wore their new stash to the pub after the match.”
In context“The university boat club ordered a fresh batch of stash, including embroidered fleeces and waterproof jackets for the winter season.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is very specific to UK student culture and might not be understood by English speakers elsewhere.
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
n.a short way of saying mustache.
n.a colloquial abbreviation for a mustache.
Simple“He decided to grow a stash for a charity event in November.”
In context“The actor's thick stash became his most recognisable feature during the filming of the period drama.”
UsageUsually spelled 'stache' in American English, though 'stash' is a common variant.
Synonyms
Unknown. Perhaps a blend of stick + cache or stow + cache.
Apheretic clipping of mustache.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.