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

Their duets were a hit on the show and on the charts, but Dolly was nobody’s sidekick. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Of course, his famous sidekick Woodstock is tucked under his arm. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

In the dark comedy Bad Santa, Thornton plays Willie, a miserable, heavy-drinking con man who dresses up as Santa with his elf sidekick (Tony Cox) to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026

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