Meaning of sidle in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsaɪdl/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Verb

    sidle

    Etymology

    late 17th century: back-formation from sideling (see sidelong)

    Definitions

    1. move unobtrusively or furtively

    Examples

    • « The young man began to sidle near the pretty girl sitting on the log »
  2. 2. move sideways

    Derived terms

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