squirreling
/ˈskwɜrəlɪŋ/
verb
- The act of storing or hiding something away for future use, like a squirrel storing nuts.
- The company has been squirreling cash for a big investment next year.
- Stop squirreling all the snacks in your room; share with your brother.
- She is squirreling away her tips from work to buy a new bike.