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Definition of sidle

sidle

/ˈsaɪ.dəl/
si · dle
Plural:sidles
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Past Simple:sidled
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Past Participle:sidled
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Present Participle:sidling
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sidle Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To walk or move sideways in a timid, furtive, or unobtrusive manner.

Example

"The shy child sidled up to her mother and hid behind her coat."

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• noun

1

An instance of walking or moving sideways in a timid, furtive, or unobtrusive manner.

Example

"With a quick sidle toward the exit, he managed to leave the crowded reception unnoticed."

• Rhymes for sidle

• Nearby Words

sidewinder
sidewise
siding
sidle
sidley
siege
sienese

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 17th century; formed as a back-formation from the obsolete adverb sideling ('sideways'), which derived from Old English side plus the adverbial suffix -ling.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sidle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sidle
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