Sidey

adj, name, slang

adj, name, slang ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Exhibiting side, or unjustified self-importance; arrogant. colloquial, dated

    ""And besides," said the Superior suddenly, "you're too sidey, young man. Calling yourself The Civilian! People won't like that. It's sidey. It'll annoy them. It's uppish.""

  2. 2
    Insignificant; small-time. India
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Example

More examples

""And besides," said the Superior suddenly, "you're too sidey, young man. Calling yourself The Civilian! People won't like that. It's sidey. It'll annoy them. It's uppish.""

Etymology

From side + -y.

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