sidle

[sahyd-l]

sidle Definition

• 1. to move sideways in a shy or sneaky manner
• 2. to edge along furtively

Using sidle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sidle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He sidled up to her and whispered in her ear.

• Example

  The cat sidled along the wall, trying to avoid being seen.

• Example

  She sidled out of the room when no one was looking.

sidle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sidle

• sneak
• slip
• skulk
• creep
• edge

Phrases with sidle

• sidle up to someone

  to approach someone in a sly or sneaky manner

  Example

  He sidled up to her at the party and started flirting with her.

• sidle away

  to move away from someone or something in a sneaky or furtive manner

  Example

  She sidled away from the group when they started talking about something she didn't want to discuss.

• sidle into something

  to enter or become involved in something in a sneaky or unobtrusive way

  Example

  He sidled into the conversation and started offering his opinion.

Origins of sidle

from Old English 'sīdian', meaning 'to go or travel slowly'

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Summary: sidle in Brief

'Sidle' [sahyd-l] is a verb that means to move sideways in a shy or sneaky manner. It can also mean to edge along furtively. The word is often used to describe someone who is trying to avoid being noticed or to approach someone in a sly manner. Examples include 'He sidled up to her and whispered in her ear' and 'She sidled out of the room when no one was looking.'