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squirreling

n. 1 The storing of something when in abundance against a time when it will be scarce (after the manner of a squirrel) 2 (context Scientology often disparaging English) The application of L. Ron Hubbard's technology in a heterodox manner. vb. (present participle of squirrel English)

Usage examples of "squirreling".

She must have been squirreling it away, though, considering the high teas she consumed at Ardry End, family seat of the Caverness line.

Someone sabotages our decks by sliding magic cards out of one sleeve and squirreling away the commons.