Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdəl/

Definitions of sidle

noun a sideways movement, especially one that is sneaky or cautious

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a sidle in the garden.

A2 The sidle slowly made its way across the room.

B1 The sidle of the crab caught my attention at the beach.

B2 The sidle of the cat was graceful and elegant.

C1 The sidle of the snake was mesmerizing to watch.

C2 The sidle of the ballerina was a sight to behold.

verb to move sideways in a stealthy or cautious manner

Example Sentences

A1 The cat tried to sidle past the dog without being noticed.

A2 She sidled up to the bar and ordered a drink.

B1 The politician tried to sidle away from the controversial topic during the interview.

B2 He sidled into the room, hoping to avoid any attention.

C1 The spy expertly sidled through the crowded marketplace without drawing any suspicion.

C2 She sidled up to the CEO at the networking event, hoping to make a good impression.

Examples of sidle in a Sentence

formal The waiter would sidle up to the table discreetly to take their orders.

informal I saw him sidle over to her at the party, trying to strike up a conversation.

slang The cat tried to sidle past the dog without getting caught.

figurative She always seemed to sidle her way into important conversations and decisions.

Grammatical Forms of sidle

past tense

sidled

plural

sidles

comparative

more sidling

superlative

most sidling

present tense

sidle

future tense

will sidle

perfect tense

has sidled

continuous tense

is sidling

singular

sidles

positive degree

sidle

infinitive

to sidle

gerund

sidling

participle

sidling

Origin and Evolution of sidle

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'sidle' originated from the Old English word 'sidian' which meant to move sideways or obliquely.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sidle' has retained its original meaning of moving in a sideways or sneaky manner, but has also taken on connotations of being sly or untrustworthy in behavior.