sidle
word
Definition
To walk or move sideways, often quietly and carefully, as if trying not to be noticed.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for people moving inconspicuously or nervously, often with 'up to', 'into', or 'away'. More literary or descriptive; rare in casual speech. Implies a sideways or indirect approach.
Spanish: acercarse sigilosamente - acercarse de ladoPortuguese (BR): aproximar-se de lado - aproximar-se furtivamentePortuguese (PT): aproximar-se de lado - aproximar-se furtivamenteChinese (Simplified): 侧身悄悄走近Chinese (Traditional): 側身悄悄走近Hindi: चुपके से पास आना - किनारे-किनारे आनाArabic: يتسلل جانباًBengali: আড়ে-আড়ে হাঁটা - পাশে সরে যাওয়াRussian: бочком проходить - украдкой проходитьJapanese: そっと横歩きする - こっそり近づくVietnamese: lén lút đi ngang - đi rón rén sang bênKorean: 살금살금 옆으로 다가가다 - 옆걸음질하다Turkish: yana kaymak - sinsice yanaşmakUrdu: چپ چاپ کنار کنار چلناIndonesian: berjalan menyelinap ke samping - mendekat secara diam-diam
Example Sentences
She sidled up to me and whispered a secret.
natural
He tried to sidle past the boss without being seen.
natural
Kids often sidle out of the kitchen when they’re in trouble.
natural
The cat sidled up to the window.
basic
She sidled into the room without anyone noticing.
basic
He sidled away from the group.
basic