squirreling

/ˈskwɜrəlɪŋ/
verb
  1. 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.
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