First Known Use: 1577
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sidle
verb si·dle \ˈsī-dəl\
: to move close to someone in a quiet or secret way
: to go or move with one side forward
si·dledsi·dling \ˈsīd-liŋ, ˈsī-dəl-iŋ\
Full Definition of SIDLE
intransitive verb
: to go or move with one side foremost especially in a furtive advance
transitive verb
: to cause to move or turn sideways
— sidle noun
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Origin of SIDLE
probably back-formation from 2sideling
SIDLING Defined for Kids
sidle
verb si·dle \ˈsī-dəl\
si·dledsi·dling
Definition of SIDLE for Kids
: to go or move with one side forward <The crab sidled away.>
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