sidekick

noun

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

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the mayor and his sidekick movie heroes invariably have a trusty sidekick, who often provides comic relief
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The film will follow the offspring of a few beloved sidekicks. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 Gunsmoke aired from 1955 to 1975 on CBS and starred James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon, while his sidekick Chester Goode was played by Dennis Weaver. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026 These hearty legumes are often seen with their favorite veggie-plate sidekick, turnip greens. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 July 2026 The cast is rounded out by Chloe Fineman, Patton Oswalt, Fortune Feimster, Chris Parnell, Ben Stiller and a scene-stealing Aaron Chen as Dusty’s trusty sidekick. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sidekick

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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

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

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