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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So don’t be a Christmas Scrooge and ignore your neurological sidekick. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Facing a wild ride, Henry will need his best friend Jasper (Sean Ryan Fox) and his new superfan sidekick to find his way out or be stuck in another dimension forever. Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024 Queen Camilla and the rest of the British royal family are mourning the loss of her longtime canine sidekick Beth. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 Nov. 2024 Richter was in both Blades Of Glory and Talladega Nights, which would explain the ice skate and checkered flag, and his sidekick work on the various Conan shows has placed him firmly in the path of all manner of celebrities. Marah Eakin, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sidekick 

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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