sidle[verb]Synonyms: edge, creep, inch, slink, sneak, steal
Related Words: ease,
slip [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
si‧dle /ˈsaɪdl/
verb [intransitive always + adverb/preposition][
Date: 1600-1700;
Origin: Probably from sideling 'sideways' (14-19 centuries)]
to walk towards something or someone slowly and quietly, as if you do not want to be noticed
sidle up/towards/along
A woman sidled up to us and asked if we wanted to buy a watch. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲