: 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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Notably absent was Jennette McCurdy, who played Carly's sarcastic sidekick Sam in the original series.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Colbert joked that the return did so well that next summer, Disney has announced that its releasing the live-action version of Guillermo & Stitch, referencing Kimmel's sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez and the movie Lilo & Stitch.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Inspired by 2025 Superman’s loyal canine sidekick, a Krypto costume typically features a simple red cape and a gold collar.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
The show then cut to the host and his sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, backstage, costumed as a tiger and a banana, respectively.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Colbert joked that the return did so well that next summer, Disney has announced that its releasing the live-action version of Guillermo & Stitch, referencing Kimmel's sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez and the movie Lilo & Stitch.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Inspired by 2025 Superman’s loyal canine sidekick, a Krypto costume typically features a simple red cape and a gold collar.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
The show then cut to the host and his sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, backstage, costumed as a tiger and a banana, respectively.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Sidekick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidekick. Accessed 1 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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