Sidekick: meaning, definitions and examples

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sidekick

 

[ หˆsaษชd.kษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

companion

A sidekick is a close companion or partner who accompanies someone in their adventures or activities.

Synonyms

assistant, companion, partner

Examples of usage

  • He always had his loyal sidekick by his side during his missions.
  • The superhero's sidekick provided comic relief in the midst of danger.
Context #2 | Noun

entertainment

In entertainment, a sidekick is a character who is often portrayed as a loyal and supportive friend or partner to the main protagonist.

Synonyms

ally, companion, partner

Examples of usage

  • The detective's sidekick helped solve the case with their unique skills.
  • The sidekick's witty banter added humor to the show.

Translations

Translations of the word "sidekick" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parceiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคนเคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kumpel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ partner

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ั‚ะฝะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pomocnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ธๆฃ’ (ใ‚ใ„ใผใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท partenaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ compaรฑero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yardฤฑmcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุงุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parลฅรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ parลฅรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ™ไผด (huว’ bร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ partner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฉlagi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ั–ะบั‚ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ortaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compaรฑero

Word origin

The term 'sidekick' originated in the 19th century, combining 'side' (referring to a position of proximity) and 'kick' (originally slang for a close companion). It was first used to describe a close friend or partner who supported someone in their endeavors. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a fictional character who serves as a loyal companion to the main protagonist in various forms of entertainment.

See also: aside, beside, downside, inside, outsider, side, sidearm, sidebar, sideline, sidelong, sides, sidewalk, sideward, sideways, siding, subside.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,622 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.