sidle in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
To sidle means to move sideways or in a stealthy manner, often to avoid detection or to approach quietly.
Sample Sentences
- She tried to sidle past the group of teenagers without drawing attention to herself.
- As the cat attempted to sidle closer to the bird, it moved nervously on its perch.
- He sidled up to the bar, hoping to catch the bartender's eye for a drink.
- The child would often sidle up to his mother when he felt shy in unfamiliar situations.
- During the meeting, she would sidle over to her colleague to share a quiet joke.