sideways
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side·ways

adverb or adjective \-ˌwāz\

Definition of SIDEWAYS

1
: from one side
2
: with one side forward <turn sideways>
3
a : in a lateral direction or downward to one side <hopped sideways> <slump sideways>
b : askance <look sideways at someone>

First Known Use of SIDEWAYS

1577

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