NEST EGG Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase nest egg. (close relations)
Definition of NEST EGG
Best Alternative Words for NEST EGG
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savings | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fund of money put by as a reserve | ||||||||
cache | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons) • a secret store of valuables or money • (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics verb • save up as for future use | ||||||||
funds | nounn | |||||||
noun • assets in the form of money | ||||||||
hoard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a secret store of valuables or money verb • save up as for future use • get or gather together | ||||||||
reserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||||
stash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a secret store of valuables or money verb • save up as for future use | ||||||||
store | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services • a supply of something available for future use • an electronic memory device • a depository for goods verb • keep or lay aside for future use • find a place for and put away for storage |