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squirrel

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Số nhiều: squirrelsQuá khứ: squirrelledPhân từ 2: squirrelledV-ing: squirrelling

The animal is characterized by a frantic, twitchy energy and a compulsive need to hoard. This biological behavior provides the foundation for the verb form, which suggests a cautious, almost paranoid level of saving. It is less about organized investment and more about secretive accumulation. Using this word as a verb often carries a slightly mischievous or eccentric connotation. It implies a hidden stash that others are unaware of, creating a sense of private security or a secret safety net.

Countable when referring to the individual furry animals in a park. Uncountable when referring to the meat of the animal as a food source.

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Danh từ

A small rodent with a bushy tail known for gathering nuts.

"The squirrel leaped from the oak tree to the fence."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To hide something away for future use, often secretively.

"He squirrelled away a portion of his salary in a hidden account."

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