sidle
Move obliquely, furtively
To sidle is to move sideways, especially in a cautious, furtive, or unobtrusive way: He sidled up to the bar.
The word suggests approaching indirectly rather than head-on, often to avoid notice or confrontation: She sidled toward the exit during the boring speech.
A sidle is this kind of sideways movement.
Boundary or sharpness
- inchTwelfth of a foot
- creepStealthy, slow movement
- slideSmooth continuous movement
- shiftMovement or work period
drift · ease · shimmy · slink · glide · maneuver · slip · squeeze
Move furtively
- sneakMove with stealth
- creepStealthy, slow movement
- skulkMove with secretive intent
- slipMinor error or misstep
steal · prowl · lurk · tiptoe · shadow · stalk · spy · eavesdrop
Seek closeness strategically
- ingratiateSeek another's approval
- schmoozeChat to gain favor
- butter upFlatter insincerely for advantage
- curry favorSeek approval through flattery
hover · linger · work the room · mingle · chat up
edge
Boundary or sharpness
shift · drift · ease · shimmy · slink · glide · maneuver · slip · squeeze · nudge
slink
Move furtively
slip · steal · prowl · lurk · tiptoe · shadow · stalk · spy · eavesdrop · infiltrate
cozy up
Seek closeness strategically
- ingratiateSeek another's approval
- schmoozeChat to gain favor
- butter upFlatter insincerely for advantage
curry favor · hover · linger · work the room · mingle · chat up
draw near
Move closer to
- stealthsneak, ninja, creep, spy, skulk
- sideways movementlateral shuffle, lateral movement, slide, strafe, crab walk
- crawling motionsarmy crawl, belly crawl, bear crawl, crab walk, slither
- escapeescape, flee, run away, get away, flight
- sneak pasttiptoe, creep, slink, slip by
- gentle motionscaress, pat, stroke, nudge, tap
- side by sideAdjacent and parallel
- side effectsUnintended treatment consequences
- bright sidePositive aspect of something
- on the sideServed separately from main
- dark sideHidden negative aspect
- side dishSecondary food portion
side, sidewalk, sideways, sidestep, sideline, sideboard, sidelong, sideway, sidled