sidle

[US]/'saɪd(ə)l/
[UK]/'saɪdl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. move sideways in a stealthy or furtive manner
vt. move sideways in a stealthy or furtive manner
n. a sideways movement; an act of approaching furtively
Word Forms
Third Person Singularsidles
Pluralsidles
Past Participlesidled
Past Tensesidled
Present Participlesidling

Example Sentences

I sidled up to her.

sidled through the narrow doorway.

swindlers who sidle up to tourists.

We sidled the canoe to the riverbank.

She sidled out of the crowded room.

He tried to sidle past the security guard without being noticed.

The cat began to sidle up to its owner, looking for attention.

She tried to sidle out of the room before anyone could stop her.

The thief sidled up to the unsuspecting victim and stole her wallet.

He always sidles into conversations, trying to eavesdrop on other people's discussions.

The snake began to sidle towards its prey, ready to strike at any moment.

She felt someone sidle up behind her, making her nervous.

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

The children sidled up to the candy store, eager to pick out their favorite treats.

She saw her dog sidle towards the open gate, ready to escape.

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