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

Bush, running for the first time, chose as his sidekick a hard-right state legislator, Tom Feeney, who criticized Social Security and Medicare in a state with an enormous retiree population. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Her big break came when country star Porter Wagoner hired her to be his sidekick on The Porter Wagoner Show. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Created in 1929, the cartoon black horse was Mickey Mouse's sidekick in early Disney black-and-white shorts. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Aug. 2026

For those who like handcuffs for their lead back, Saquon Barkley’s sidekick is a must draft. — Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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