sidekick
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3.7
- noun
- /ˈsaɪdˌkɪk/
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ayudante
- Every great hero needs a sidekick to help them on their adventures.
- ethnic sidekick
So he didn't, he was sort of sidekick guy in the morning radio.
- So he didn't, he was sort of sidekick guy in the morning radio.
- But you know, the plot won't work unless he has a sidekick who is intelligent.
- Jessica and her old lesbian sidekick are just top notch.
- OK, Like, First off, you're getting a sidekick.
- For this novel, without going through something like this, Aaron would just be a sidekick.
- Yeah, well, Becky was, like, her sidekick.
- And the animators went monkey and started drawing the hero's sidekick, a monkey.
- And our sophomore year became like the Andy Richter to Conan or, you know, just like he was like a sidekick character.
- We didn't have a band, no writers, no sidekick, nothing.
- We're going to try some residencies with Co hosts sidekicks.
Examples
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You'd be playing the part of an FBI agent, a sort of wise old sidekick to Derek Raven, the star.
Fiction book (2001) -
As I was saying earlier, it's the folks I miss, friends like Sam, and his sidekick Pete.
Fiction book (1991) -
And, you know, being his sidekick, I was actually able to relax and have some fun.
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Please, I have always been your sidekick.
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And in time, who knows, he might make a good sidekick.
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Fear not, friends, your humble sidekick has returned.
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I'm gonna need my sidekick for story time, kids.
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The next name called belonged to that man's sidekick, a short, silent fellow who was always with him.
Fiction book (1991) -
Battle evil with America's favorite superhero... and his sidekick Booster.
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Trudy, Ace's showgirl sidekick, is heard over the opening credit sequence of the show.
Fiction book (1995)
Synonyms
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1.0
A close friend you spend time with
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1.0
A close friend you spend time with
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1.0
A person who supports and helps someone, group, or cause
78
7.8
A person you like and trust, often a close friend
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6.3
A close friend in a small group who often gets special treatment
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6.4
A close friend you spend a lot of time with
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4.7
A friend who helps you meet or talk to someone you like
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7.2
A very close friend you trust and talk to often
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1.0
A person who is your closest and most trusted friend
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7.0
A person who helps and supports their partner in life
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2.8
A person or animal who stays with and supports you in hard times
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3.8
A reliable helper who stays with you during hard or dangerous times
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Etymology
Sidekick comes from American slang in the late 1800s and joins side 'at the side' and kick 'a small push'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a friend standing at your side who gives you a little push or support, so a sidekick is a close companion who helps you.