Sidling: meaning, definitions and examples

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sidling

 

[ หˆsaษชd.ษ™l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moving stealthily

To sidle means to move sideways or obliquely, often in a furtive or stealthy manner. It can suggest a cautious or sneaky approach to avoid detection or to get closer to someone or something without drawing attention.

Synonyms

creep, slip, sneak

Examples of usage

  • She sidled up to the bar to order a drink.
  • The cat sidled through the grass, stalking its prey.
  • He sidled away from the group to avoid the conversation.
Context #2 | Verb

approaching gradually

Sidling can also refer to an approach that is gradual and not direct. This could imply a sense of timidity or reluctance, as someone might sidle towards a situation before fully engaging.

Synonyms

edge, inch, sneak

Examples of usage

  • She sidled into the meeting, unsure of what to say.
  • He sidled up to the teacher to ask a question.
  • They sidled towards the exit when the discussion became heated.

Translations

Translations of the word "sidling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deslizando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‡เคกเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schleichend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggeser

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚agodnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจชใซ็งปๅ‹•ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deslizante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yana kayma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜†์œผ๋กœ ๋ฏธ๋„๋Ÿฌ์ง€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงู†ุฒู„ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klouzavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sneลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพงๆป‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drsni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hliรฐrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถำฉะฝะตะปั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ™แƒ–แƒ” แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผลŸmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deslizante

Etymology

The word 'sidle' dates back to the late 14th century, originating from the Middle English word 'sidel,' which means 'at the side' or 'sideways.' This term is likely derived from a combination of the Old Norse word 'sรญรฐr,' meaning 'long' or 'broad,' and the idea of movement alongside something. Over time, it evolved to denote a specific manner of moving sideways, often implying a sense of stealth or cautiousness. The usage of 'sidling' as a verb became more prevalent in English literature and conversation, further emphasizing the action of moving in a subtle or unobtrusive way. The connotation of sneakiness associated with sidling has made it a popular term in various contexts, particularly in descriptions of animals and people attempting to avoid direct confrontation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,724, 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.