stash

Definition

  • verb: to put (something) in a secret or hidden place
  • verb: to store in a usually secret place for future use
  • often + 'of'

Examples

  • We wondered what they had 'stashed' in their backpacks.

  • The police found where he had 'stashed' the drugs.

  • She kept a 'stash of' money for emergencies.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) automobiles, airplane... Every other paper in town has got a female reporter... ...a good-looking female reporter, stashed on the roof covering Superman. - And you two are the ones with history. - Chief, I've done Superman. Covered him. You know what I mean. Yeah, that makes you an expert. (..)
    2006 Superman Returns
  • (..) Well, I've got good news and bad news. The good news is, we're about five minutes from the ISS and I know where the Russians stash their vodka. And that is good, because I'm runnin' on fumes here. The bad news is, I'm gonna be about ten minutes short of breakin' Anatoly's record, and I... (..)
    2013 Gravity
  • (..) The House of Cards. Woo wait. Hang on just a minute. - Your rocket. - Yeah. I stashed it in there for safekeeping. And now I'm all set to take Riley to the moon! - Oh, I'm sorry. - Great. (..)
    2015 Inside Out