edgewise

adverb

edge·​wise ˈej-ˌwīz 

1

: sideways

2

: as if by an edge : barely

—usually used in the phrase get a word in edgewise

Synonyms

• broadside
• crabwise
• edgeways [chiefly British]
• sideways
• sidewise

Examples of edgewise in a Sentence

you can squeeze through the narrow passage between the two caves if you go edgewise

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

edgewise

adverb

edge·​wise ˈej-ˌwīz 

1

: with the edge in front : sideways

2

: as if by an edge : barely

couldn't get a word in edgewise