sidekick

English

/ˈsaɪdkɪk/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) An assistant to another person, especially to a superior or more important person.

Etymology

Affix from English side (long, trailing, ample, vast, distant) + English kick (eject from an internet forum).

Origin

English

kick

Gloss

eject from an internet forum

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