sidekick
noun
side·kick ˈsīd-ˌkik 
: a person closely associated with another as a subordinate or partner
Synonyms
- adjunct
- adjutant
- aid
- aide
- apprentice
- assistant
- coadjutor
- deputy
- helper
- helpmate
- helpmeet
- lieutenant
- mate
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Example Sentences
the mayor and his sidekick movie heroes invariably have a trusty sidekick, who often provides comic relief
Recent Examples on the Web The puppy, who turned 1 in April 2022, has since become Stanaland's tiny sidekick: The realtor has posted about taking the pup to the beach, floating in the ocean and even fishing. 
Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 In 1984's Temple of Doom, Quan famously played a young, wisecracking pickpocket named Short Round who becomes Indy's lovable sidekick. Mike Miller, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2022 Throughout her many attempts to usurp Kuzco, Yzma never fails to steal the screen with a dazzling purple outfit, eccentric sense of humor, and the help of Kronk, her ditzy sidekick. Nitya Rao, Seventeen, 11 Aug. 2022 Sure enough, the mayor’s son Sahin (Erol Babaoglu) and his grinning, obsequious sidekick Kemal (Erdem Şenocak) show up almost immediately at Emre’s office, ostensibly to welcome him, but really to sound him out. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 29 June 2022 The two men collaborated on The New Teen Titans, a new series that paired the sidekick heroes Kid Flash, Robin and Wonder Girl with new characters. New York Times, 8 May 2022 With the help of his former sidekick Wong (Benedict Wong), who is now the Sorcerer Supreme, our Doctor Strange does manage to keep Wanda at bay temporarily, jumping with America into who-knows-where. John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2022 The Welsh actor was previously set to revive his Beauty and the Beast role as Gaston in another Disney+ project, a musical spin-off series following him and his adoring sidekick LeFou (Josh Gad) on their many adventures. Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 22 Apr. 2022 And wherever Richie goes, his ambitious and hotheaded sidekick Francis (Johnny Flynn) goes too, stirring up trouble with every step. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Mar. 2022 See More
Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 In 1984's Temple of Doom, Quan famously played a young, wisecracking pickpocket named Short Round who becomes Indy's lovable sidekick. Mike Miller, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2022 Throughout her many attempts to usurp Kuzco, Yzma never fails to steal the screen with a dazzling purple outfit, eccentric sense of humor, and the help of Kronk, her ditzy sidekick. Nitya Rao, Seventeen, 11 Aug. 2022 Sure enough, the mayor’s son Sahin (Erol Babaoglu) and his grinning, obsequious sidekick Kemal (Erdem Şenocak) show up almost immediately at Emre’s office, ostensibly to welcome him, but really to sound him out. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 29 June 2022 The two men collaborated on The New Teen Titans, a new series that paired the sidekick heroes Kid Flash, Robin and Wonder Girl with new characters. New York Times, 8 May 2022 With the help of his former sidekick Wong (Benedict Wong), who is now the Sorcerer Supreme, our Doctor Strange does manage to keep Wanda at bay temporarily, jumping with America into who-knows-where. John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2022 The Welsh actor was previously set to revive his Beauty and the Beast role as Gaston in another Disney+ project, a musical spin-off series following him and his adoring sidekick LeFou (Josh Gad) on their many adventures. Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 22 Apr. 2022 And wherever Richie goes, his ambitious and hotheaded sidekick Francis (Johnny Flynn) goes too, stirring up trouble with every step. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1896, in the meaning defined above
sidekicks
noun
as in assistants
a person who helps a more skilled person movie heroes invariably have a trusty sidekick, who often provides comic relief Synonyms & Similar Words
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- assistants
- aides
- adjutants
- apprentices
- aids
- deputies
- lieutenants
- helpers
- helpmates
- coadjutors
- servants
- adjuncts
- helpmeets
- mates
- maids
- employees
- underlings
- subordinates
- handmaidens
- attendants
- hirelings
- workers
- scullions
- hands
- auxiliaries
- legmen
- laborers
- maidservants
- handmaids
- help
- swampers
- employes
- right hands
- girl Fridays
- aides-de-camp
- gal Fridays
- man Fridays