اریب (صفت)
thwart, diagonal, oblique, skew, slant, cater-cornered, skewed, sidled, kitty-cornered
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The root of the word "sidle" can be traced back to the Old English word sīdelian, meaning "to move sideways" or "to go slowly. "
Key Points About "Sidle":
1. Origin:
- From Middle English sidelong ( sideways ) the frequentative suffix " - le" ( indicating repeated action ) .
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- Related to Old English sīde ( meaning "side" ) .
2. Meaning:
- To move stealthily or cautiously sideways, often in a sneaky or indirect way.
- Example: "He sidled up to her at the party to start a conversation. "
3. Modern Usage:
- Often implies a subtle, furtive, or awkward movement.
- Can be used literally ( physical movement ) or figuratively ( e. g. , "sidling into a conversation" ) .
Related Words:
- Side ( from Old English sīde )
- Sidelong ( sideways glance/movement )
- Sideling ( sloping or oblique )
deepseek
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- Related to Old English sīde ( meaning "side" ) .
- Side ( from Old English sīde )