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sidle Definition and Meaning in English (sidle definition)

verb
Synonyms:creepsneakedge
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Sidle definition: To walk in a shy, furtive, or obsequious manner, typically sideways or obliquely, often to avoid attention.

Definitions of Sidle

  1. 1verb

    To walk in a shy, furtive, or obsequious manner, typically sideways or obliquely, often to avoid attention.

Example Sentences

“He tried to sidle past the security guard unnoticed.”

“She would often sidle up to her father to ask for a treat.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensesidled
present participlesidling

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

sidle up tophrasal_verb

To approach someone cautiously or ingratiatingly, often to gain favor.

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Sidle definition: To walk in a shy, furtive, or obsequious manner, typically sideways or obliquely, often to avoid attention.
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'Sidle' translates to 'sidle' in English. Sidle definition: To walk in a shy, furtive, or obsequious manner, typically sideways or obliquely, often to avoid attention.
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