sidekick

noun

side·​kick ˈsīd-ˌkik How to pronounce sidekick (audio)
: a person closely associated with another as a subordinate or partner

Examples of sidekick in a Sentence

the mayor and his sidekick movie heroes invariably have a trusty sidekick, who often provides comic relief
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Second-year pro Yves Missi had his moments as a rim runner but was clearly overmatched as a starter last season; ditto for undersized sidekick Karlo Matković. 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 See All Example Sentences for sidekick

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sidekick was in 1896

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“Sidekick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidekick. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

sidekick

noun
side·​kick ˈsīd-ˌkik How to pronounce sidekick (audio)
: one who is another's pal, partner, or helper

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