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Sidled: meaning, definitions and examples

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sidled

 

[ ˈsaɪdəl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moving sideways

To sidle means to move sideways in a stealthy or sneaky manner, often in an attempt to avoid detection. It is commonly used to describe a cautious approach to someone or something, typically with the intention of not drawing attention.

Synonyms

creep, slip, sneak

Examples of usage

  • She sidled up to him at the party.
  • The cat sidled closer to the unsuspecting bird.
  • I sidled along the wall to avoid the spotlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "sidled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aproximou-se furtivamente

🇮🇳 चुपके से निकला

🇩🇪 schleichend

🇮🇩 mengintip

🇺🇦 підкрадався

🇵🇱 podkradał się

🇯🇵 忍び寄る

🇫🇷 s'approcher discrètement

🇪🇸 acercarse sigilosamente

🇹🇷 sinsi bir şekilde yaklaşmak

🇰🇷 살금살금 다가가다

🇸🇦 اقتراب بهدوء

🇨🇿 přikradl se

🇸🇰 prikradol sa

🇨🇳 悄悄靠近

🇸🇮 prikradel se

🇮🇸 sneiða

🇰🇿 жасыра келу

🇬🇪 ჩუმად მიუახლოვდა

🇦🇿 sıxışaraq yaxınlaşmaq

🇲🇽 acercarse sigilosamente

Etymology

The word 'sidled' comes from the dialectal term 'sidle' which originated in the early 19th century. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle English 'sidlen', meaning to move or position oneself sideways. This term is likely derived from the word 'side', indicating the manner of movement. The usage of 'sidle' encompasses not just the physical act of moving sideways but often carries connotations of stealth or discretion. Over time, it has been utilized in various literary contexts to evoke a sense of secrecy or carefulness in actions. Its swift evolution reflects the adaptability of language and how expressions can develop nuanced meanings based on social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,097, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.