stash

Etymology 1

Unknown. Perhaps a blend of stick + cache or stow + cache.

noun

1. (countable) A collection, sometimes hidden; a reserve.
   They had quite a stash of food saved up for emergencies.
2. (countable, US, slang, informal, African-American Vernacular) A place where drugs are stored.
   The dealers managed to store the dope in the stash just in time to avoid being caught by the police.
3. (uncountable, UK, slang) Clothing or other items branded with a particular university club or society's logo.
   We've now ordered stash for everyone who said they wanted some.
4. (countable, textiles) A collection of yarn or other materials not yet allocated to any particular craft project.
   My stash is mostly unfinished objects on the needles. I have one bag of yarn that I bought to make a coat. 2021, Julie Cicora, Contemplative Knitting, page 131

verb

1. To hide or store away for later use.
   He stashed his liquor in the cabinet under the bar.

Etymology 2

Apheretic clipping of mustache.

noun

1. (nonstandard, informal, slang) mustache