sidekick

noun
UK: /ˈsaɪdkɪk/
US: /ˈsaɪdkɪk/

  1. A person who helps someone important or does what they ask.

    1. He's the hero's sidekick, always ready to assist him.
    2. The detective and his sidekick solved the mystery together, uncovering clues.

  2. A close friend or companion who supports another person.

    1. She's my sidekick in all adventures, big or small.
    2. He was always there as a sidekick, offering support during tough times.

Synonyms

assistant ally partner companion helper

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sidekick" in English means: A person who helps someone important or does what they ask., A close friend or companion who supports another person..

The phonetic transcription of "sidekick" is /ˈsaɪdkɪk/ in British English and /ˈsaɪdkɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sidekick": assistant, ally, partner, companion, helper.

Example usage of "sidekick": "He's the hero's sidekick, always ready to assist him.". More examples on the page.