: a person closely associated with another as a subordinate or partner
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the mayor and his sidekick
movie heroes invariably have a trusty sidekick, who often provides comic relief
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This little number is extremely lightweight; just a stylish little sidekick to give you a bit of coverage or accessorize your outfit.
—Nusrat Sultana, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The boys didn't want to be left out of the fun, with husband Zac Affleck and son Luca, 2, both dressed in caps like Abu, Aladdin's monkey sidekick.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
And the Starlink Mini satellite dish, now $190 off, is your portable internet sidekick, ready to get you online from campsites, cabins, or anywhere your weekend takes you.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Sidekick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidekick. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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sidekick
noun
side·kick
ˈsīd-ˌkik 
: one who is another's pal, partner, or helper
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