1 B1 informal
To save or hide money or valuables secretly in a safe place
"She had been stashing away a little money each month without telling anyone."
separable
stash away
B1 informal separable transitive
To hide or store something, especially money or valuables, secretly or for later use
In plain English
To put something somewhere safe and secret, especially to keep it for later
What does "stash away" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 informal
To hide objects or supplies in a concealed location
"He stashed away a week's worth of snacks in his desk drawer."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To stash (hide) something away from view or reach
Actually means
To put something somewhere safe and secret, especially to keep it for later
Usage tip
Common in both British and American English. Often used for money saved secretly or goods hidden for safekeeping. Has a slightly secretive or sneaky connotation. The word 'stash' alone is also a common noun (e.g., 'a stash of cash').
Words that pair with "stash away"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
money cash savings food supplies valuables evidence
How to conjugate "stash away"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
stash away
I/you/we/they
3rd person
stashes away
he/she/it
Past simple
stashed away
yesterday
Past participle
stashed away
have + pp
-ing form
stashing away
continuous
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