Sidle: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
sidle
[ หsaษชdษl ]
movement stealth
To sidle means to move sideways or obliquely, often in a stealthy or furtive manner. This action is frequently associated with individuals trying to avoid detection or drawing attention to themselves. It can also describe a hesitant or cautious approach to someone or something. The term evokes imagery of sneaking quietly, as if trying to slip away without being noticed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She sidled up to him at the party to avoid being seen.
- The cat sidled along the wall, stalking its prey.
- He sidled past the group of coworkers, hoping to go unnoticed.
Translations
Translations of the word "sidle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esgueirar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคเคกเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช schleichen
๐ฎ๐ฉ merayap
๐บ๐ฆ ัั ะพะฒะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ przechadzaฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใใๆญฉใ
๐ซ๐ท se faufiler
๐ช๐ธ deslizarse
๐น๐ท sฤฑyrฤฑlmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๊ธ์ด๊ธ ๊ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ plรญลพit se
๐ธ๐ฐ plรญลพiลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆ่ตฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ priplaziti se
๐ฎ๐ธ snigja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะปะถัะฟ ำฉัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแฃแแแ แกแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑxฤฑlmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ deslizarse
Etymology
The word 'sidle' has its origins in the early 16th century, deriving from the Middle English 'sidlen', which means to move sideways. This itself came from the word 'side', indicating the direction of the movement. Interestingly, the original usage was likely linked to a physical aspect of moving away or towards something while remaining discreet. Over time, 'sidle' has taken on a more nuanced meaning, emphasizing stealth and subtlety, rather than just simple sideward movement. Its etymology reflects a cultural context where privacy and avoidance were valued, marking how language evolves with social behaviors.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,882, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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