squirreling

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noun

The storing of something when in abundance against a time when it will be scarce (after the manner of a squirrel)

Scrabble 21

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of squirrel
nounsquirreling (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe storing of something when in abundance against a time when it will be scarce (after the manner of a squirrel)
  2. derogatoryoftenuncountableScientologyThe application of L. Ron Hubbard's technology in a heterodox manner.
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