sock away

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Meaning · English

To save or hoard (something).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I've been socking away cash for years.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sock away” mean?

To save or hoard (something).

Is “sock away” formal or informal?

sock away is generally slang.