sidekick

noun

side·​kick ˈsīd-ˌkik 

: a person closely associated with another as a subordinate or partner

Synonyms of sidekick

• assistant
• aide
• aid
• apprentice
• deputy
• adjutant

Examples of sidekick in a Sentence

the mayor and his sidekick

movie heroes invariably have a trusty sidekick, who often provides comic relief

Recent Examples on the Web

Swift makes a meta appearance as an unnamed rookie on the team with her sidekick Olivia Benson (cat). — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Freddy regularly posts photos on social media with emojis covering his face and those of his sidekicks to keep his engagement high but his personal profile low. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

In the first, AI is a helpful sidekick for workers, and its impact is roughly on par with the internet. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

On the run from a crime boss, Indy escapes with nightclub singer Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw) and his resourceful young sidekick Short Round (Ke Huy Quan). — Frank Deruggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sidekick

• actinic
• agnatic
• bailiwick
• bolshevik
• candlestick
• deontic
• firebrick
• herpetic
• judaic
• lunatic
• menshevik
• orthotic

Kids Definition

sidekick

noun

side·​kick ˈsīd-ˌkik 

: one who is another's pal, partner, or helper