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sidelong
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sidelong
(adjective)
sidelong
/
ˈ
saɪdˌlɑːŋ/
adjective
sidelong
/
ˈ
saɪdˌlɑːŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SIDELONG
always used before a noun
:
made to the left or right or out of the corner of your eye
a
sidelong
look/glance
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— sidelong
adverb
She glanced
sidelong
at her brother.
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